n.

1. 清漆，亮光漆[C][U]
   The varnish on the table has been scratched.

   桌子上的亮光漆面已被刮损了。

   A new coat of varnish was put on the floor.

   地板上新涂了一层清漆。

2. 光泽；光泽面[the S]
   Hot dishes may spoil the varnish on a table.

   热的盘子会损坏桌子的亮光漆面。

3. 虚饰；外表[S][（+of）]

vt.

1. 给……涂清漆；涂亮光漆使光亮
   I sanded the desk and varnished it.

   我用砂纸擦写字台，然后给它上了光。

2. 装饰，修饰[（+with）]
3. 粉饰，掩饰[（+over）]
   He tried to varnish over the truth with a lie.

   他试图用谎言来掩盖真相。

n.

1. a substance consisting of resin dissolved in a liquid, applied to wood to give a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry.
   ▸nail varnish.
2. literary an external or superficial appearance:
   an outward varnish of civilization.

v.