lacquered
lacquered — 動詞
- lacqueredpresent simple I / you / we / they
- lacquereds3rd person singular
- lacquereding-ing form
- lacquerededpast simple
1. To apply a glossy liquid coating onto a surface — for example, furniture, doors,
塗漆
在表面塗上亮光漆
To apply a glossy liquid coating onto a surface — for example, furniture, doors, or decorative objects. The liquid dries to form a tough protective layer that resists scratches and moisture. The word is often used in its past participle form (lacquered) to describe the final appearance.
Javier lacquered the old wooden table to give it a fresh, glossy look.
Javier 在老木桌上塗了一層漆，讓它看起來光亮如新。
subject + lacquered + object + infinitive purpose
The carpenter carefully lacquered each jewelry box before attaching the brass hinges.
那位木匠仔細地在每個珠寶盒上塗漆，然後裝上黃銅鉸鏈。
adverb between subject and verb for manner
Before lacquering a cabinet, sand the surface until it is completely smooth.
在為櫥櫃塗漆之前，先用砂紙將表面打磨至完全光滑。
The temple doors were lacquered in deep red every ten years to maintain their appearance.
寺廟的大門每隔十年就會漆上一層深紅色，以保持美觀。
- varnish
varnish typically dries to a harder, more transparent finish than lacquer, and is more often used on wood.
- glaze
glaze is a thin, glass-like coating used mainly on ceramics, not wood or metal.
- coat
a more general word for applying any layer of liquid; less specific to the shiny, hard finish of lacquer.
文法句型
lacquer + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the past participle form (lacquered) to describe finished surfaces: a lacquered table, lacquered nails. The simple present form lacquers is rare in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
lacquered — 名詞
1. A clear or colored liquid made from chemicals, painted onto wood, metal, or othe
亮光漆
塗在木材或金屬上的化學塗料
A clear or colored liquid made from chemicals, painted onto wood, metal, or other surfaces. Once dry, it creates a tough, glossy protective film that shields the surface from scratches and dampness.
Fatima applied two coats of clear lacquer to protect the birch wood of her desk.
Fatima 在她的樺木書桌上塗了兩層透明亮光漆來保護木料。
collocation: apply + [quantity] + coat(s) of lacquer
The lacquer on this antique cabinet has started to crack and peel after many years.
這件古董櫥櫃上的亮光漆經過多年後已經開始龜裂剝落。
lacquer as subject showing physical property
You can buy spray lacquer at most hardware stores for small furniture repairs.
你可以在大部份五金行買到噴霧式亮光漆，用來修補小家具。
Kofi chose a satin-finish lacquer for the window frames inside his workshop.
Kofi 為他工作室的窗框選了一款緞面亮光漆。
This brand of lacquer dries in just fifteen minutes and leaves a streak-free finish.
這個牌子的亮光漆只需要十五分鐘就能乾，而且不留條紋。
- varnish
varnish is also a protective coating but typically has a higher gloss and is used more on wood; lacquer dries faster.
- shellac
shellac is a specific type of natural lacquer made from insect resin; it is less durable than synthetic lacquer.
- enamel
enamel paint creates a hard, glossy finish similar to lacquer but is thicker and takes longer to dry.
文法句型
a coat of lacquer
[type] lacquer
用法筆記
Lacquer is usually uncountable (some lacquer, a layer of lacquer) but can be countable when referring to a specific type or brand (a water-based lacquer, several lacquers for different surfaces).
常見錯誤
2. A traditional coating sourced from tree sap or insect secretions — for example,
天然漆
從樹木或昆蟲取得的天然塗料
A traditional coating sourced from tree sap or insect secretions — for example, sap from the Asian lacquer tree or resin from the lac beetle — that provides a glossy, waterproof finish, especially in East Asian craftwork.
Natural lacquer from the urushi tree has been used on Japanese bowls and trays for over a thousand years.
來自漆樹的天然漆在日本碗盤和托盤上的使用已經超過一千年。
natural lacquer + source + duration of use
Unlike synthetic coatings, natural lacquer needs a warm, humid room to harden properly.
與合成塗料不同，天然漆需要在溫暖潮濕的房間裡才能正確硬化。
natural lacquer + environmental requirement for curing
Lacquer made from tree sap was once far more expensive than modern chemical alternatives.
用樹液製成的天然漆過去比現代的化學替代品昂貴得多。
Mei-Lin learned the traditional art of applying natural lacquer at a small studio in Kyoto.
Mei-Lin 在京都一家小工作室學習了塗抹天然漆的傳統技藝。
- urushi
the Japanese name for natural lacquer from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum tree; refers specifically to East Asian craft traditions.
- shellac
a natural resin from the lac beetle dissolved in alcohol; dries faster than tree-sap lacquer but is less durable.
- resin
a broader category; lacquer is a specific type of resin used as a coating.
- synthetic lacquer
the man-made alternative to natural lacquer.
文法句型
natural lacquer
lacquer from [source]
用法筆記
This sense refers specifically to traditional, naturally sourced lacquer (often called urushi in Japanese). It differs from synthetic lacquer in that it requires carefully controlled humidity to cure and can cause severe allergic reactions in some people when wet.