单词 | gloss |
释义 | Word Frequency gloss 1(ɡlɒs) noun 1. a. lustre or sheen, as of a smooth surface b. (as modifier) gloss paint 2. a superficially attractive appearance 3. gloss paint 4. a cosmetic preparation applied to the skin to give it a faint sheen lip gloss verb 5. to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss Derived forms glosser (ˈglosser) noun glossless (ˈglossless) adjective Word origin C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic glossi flame, Middle High German glosen to glowWord Frequency gloss 2(ɡlɒs) noun 1. a short or expanded explanation or interpretation of a word, expression, or foreign phrase in the margin or text of a manuscript, etc 2. an intentionally misleading explanation or interpretation 3. short for glossary verb (transitive) 4. to add glosses to Derived forms glosser (ˈglosser) noun glossingly (ˈglossingly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin glōssa unusual word requiring explanatory note, from Ionic GreekWord Frequency gloss.abbreviation for glossary |
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