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英英释义

名词 gloss:

1. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

2. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

3. the property of being smooth and shiny

4. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

动词 gloss:

1. give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

2. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

3. provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

4. give a deceptive explanation or excuse for