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单词 encrust
释义 en·crust
verb
also in·crust \ə̇nˈkrəst, en-\
Etymology: encrust probably alteration (influenced by en-) (I) of incrust, from Latin incrustare, from in + crustare to encrust, from crusta crust — more at crust
transitive verb
1. : to form a crust on the surface of : crust over
 < the rust of ages encrusted the hull >
 < ice encrusted the edges of the pool >
2.
 a. : cover, overlay
  < encrust a wall with marble >
  < encrust glass with gold leaf >
 b. : to inlay especially jewels into the surface of
3. : to conceal or obscure as if with a layer or crust
 < words that are so heavily encrusted with images and feelings that we forget that after all they are only words — J.C.Powys >
intransitive verb
: to form a crust
 < salt had encrusted on the bottom of the kettle >
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