shellac

🇺🇸 /ʃəˈlæk/ 🇬🇧 /ʃəˈlæk/
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タグ RARE
noun
R

A hard, shiny material made from the secretions of the lac insect, used as a protective coating on furniture and other items.

The antique table was coated with a thick layer of shellac to protect its finish.

骨董のテーブルは、仕上げを保護するために厚いコーティングのシェルラックで覆われていた。

verb
R

To apply a protective and shiny coating of shellac to an object.

The craftsman shellacked the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.

職人はおもちのテーブルにシェルラックを塗り、光沢のある仕上げを与えた。

R

To defeat someone or something easily and by a large margin.

The football team shellacked their opponents, winning the game 7-0.

サッカーチームは相手を7-0で敗らせて勝利しました。

translation

n. 虫漆
v. 虫漆を塗る, 簡単に倒す

語形変化

3rd Present shellacs
Past shellacked
Perfect shellacked
Progressive shellacking
Plural shellacs