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单词 sugarcoat
释义 sugarcoat
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ verb
Etymology: sugar (I) + coat (v.)
transitive verb
1. : to coat (as a food or drug) with sugar or candy
 < sugarcoat almonds >
 < sugarcoat pills >
2.
 a. : to make (something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant) superficially easy, attractive, or palatable : sweeten
  < sugarcoating the classics for children >
  < sugarcoated the punishment with promises of future rewards >
 b. : to conceal (something ugly or evil) under a deceptively pleasing exterior : gloss over
  < adept at sugarcoating their vicious purpose >
  < sugarcoat the real facts >
intransitive verb
: to embellish something harsh or unpalatable : conceal a bitter truth by glossing over it
 < makes a practice of sugarcoating >
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