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考法 Gloss 1】N.简短解释 Explanation Difficult Obscure Word Expression

正面 gloss
背面
【考法 1】n.简短解释: a brief explanation of a difficult or obscure word or expression
【近】abstract, annotation, brief, epitome, synopsis
【反】amplification 详解
【考法 2】n.(欺骗性的)光鲜外表: a deceptively attractive external appearance
【例】used a computer to give her astrological predictions the gloss of real science 用计算机来给他的占星预测结果套上科学的外衣
【近】fafade, mask, veneer
【考法 3】v.敷衍潦草做事(甚至忽略): to deal with (a subject or problem) too lightly or not at all
【例】gloss over the problems 不怎么理会这些问题
【近】disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook
【反】scrutinize仔细研究
【考法 4】v.开脱(罪名): to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
【例】I don't want to gloss over her misbehavior, but keep in mind that she's been under a lot of stress lately.我不想为她的行为辩护,但是别忘了她最近压力很大
【近】excuse, extenuate
【派】glossary n.术语表

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