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veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

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noun

قشرة

A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

Examples :

"The old desk had a veneer of cherry wood to make it look more expensive. "

كان للمكتب القديم قشرة من خشب الكرز لجعله يبدو أكثر تكلفة.

material appearance architecture

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noun

قشرة، مظهر زائف

An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

Examples :

"Her cheerful veneer hid the deep sadness she felt about failing the exam. "

أخفت قشرتها المرحة الحزن العميق الذي شعرت به بشأن رسوبها في الامتحان.

appearance character mind

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verb

كسى بالقشرة

To apply veneer to.

Examples :

"to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"

أن يكسو قطعة أثاث بخشب الماهوجني.

material appearance

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verb

زخرف، طلى

To disguise with apparent goodness.

Examples :

"To impress the teacher, he veneered his true laziness with a show of enthusiastic participation in class. "

لإثارة إعجاب المعلم، زخرف كسله الحقيقي بعرض مشاركة حماسية في الفصل.

appearance character attitude