veneer
/vəˈnɪə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [vənˈɪr] /vəˈnɪr/ (ame, ipa) · [vənˈɪr] /və-ˈnir How to pronounce veneer (audio)/ (ame, mw)
veneer — 名詞
- veneersingular
- veneersplural
1. a thin decorative sheet of fine wood, plastic, or similar material bonded to a c
飾面板；貼面
覆蓋於廉價材料表面的裝飾薄片
a thin decorative sheet of fine wood, plastic, or similar material bonded to a cheaper base material — used especially on furniture to create an expensive-looking finish
Ignacio chose a walnut veneer for the dining table because solid walnut was far too expensive.
Ignacio 為餐桌選擇了胡桃木飾面，因為實心的胡桃木實在太貴了。
noun + of + material (walnut veneer)
The old cabinet looked plain until Emre peeled away the paint and found a beautiful rosewood veneer underneath.
那隻舊櫃子原本看起來很普通，直到 Emre 刮掉油漆後，發現底下有一層漂亮的玫瑰木飾面。
rosewood veneer — specifying wood type
Cheaper furniture often uses a thin oak veneer over medium-density fibreboard to keep costs down.
平價家具常在纖維板外貼上一層薄橡木飾面，以降低成本。
After twenty years of use the veneer on the desk had started to peel away from the edges.
那張書桌用了二十年後，邊緣的飾面已經開始剝落。
The bookshelf has a mahogany veneer that gives the piece a rich, warm colour.
這書櫃貼了桃花心木飾面，讓傢具呈現出濃郁溫暖的色澤。
文法句型
veneer + of + material
adjective + veneer
用法筆記
When veneer is used as a countable noun (a veneer / veneers), it refers to a specific layer or type of covering. As an uncountable noun, it refers to the material in general (e.g., 'The doors are finished in oak veneer.').
常見錯誤
2. an outward show that is pleasant or impressive but conceals a less desirable rea
假象；虛飾
掩蓋真實本質的虛假外表
an outward show that is pleasant or impressive but conceals a less desirable reality about someone or something
Behind her cheerful veneer, Aunt Rosa was carrying a heavy burden of worry that she never showed anyone.
在她開朗的假象背後，Rosa 阿姨其實揹負著沉重的憂慮，只是從不表露出來。
behind + possessive + veneer — common frame for metaphorical use
The company projected a polished veneer of success, but Tunde knew the accounts were in terrible shape.
那家公司營造出成功的光鮮假象，但 Tunde 知道帳目狀況糟透了。
veneer + of + [abstract noun] (success, confidence, respectability)
His rough manner of speaking hid a warm and generous nature beneath a tough outer veneer.
他說話粗魯，但那層強硬的外表下其實隱藏著溫暖寬厚的性格。
The peace agreement was nothing more than a thin veneer covering months of unresolved conflict.
那份和平協議只不過是薄薄一層假象，底下是數月未解的衝突。
Tamar could see through the polite veneer of her colleague's apology to the resentment underneath.
Tamar 能看穿同事道歉時那層禮貌的虛飾，感受到底下的不滿。
文法句型
veneer + of + noun
adjective/noun + veneer
用法筆記
This is the most common sense in everyday language. It almost always carries a negative connotation — the hidden reality is undesirable, and the outer appearance is deliberately or habitually misleading. Distinguish from sense 1: here the 'covering' is abstract (behaviour, reputation, expression), not a physical material.
常見錯誤
3. a wafer-thin porcelain, ceramic, or composite shell bonded over a tooth's visibl
牙齒貼面
用於美化牙齒的薄殼修復體
a wafer-thin porcelain, ceramic, or composite shell bonded over a tooth's visible face to correct its colour, shape, or alignment
Jenna got porcelain veneers on her front teeth to fix the chips and discolouration from years of drinking coffee.
Jenna 在前牙做了瓷貼面，修補多年喝咖啡造成的缺損和變色。
get/have + veneers — common patient-side phrasing
The dentist showed Otis how a single veneer could close the small gap between his two upper front teeth.
牙醫向 Otis 說明，只需一片貼面就能關閉上排兩顆門牙之間的小縫隙。
a single veneer — emphasises countable use
After the cycling accident, a composite veneer restored the shape and colour of Stephanie's chipped incisor.
那次騎車意外後，一片複合樹脂貼面就修復了 Stephanie 缺角門牙的形狀與顏色。
Some people choose veneers purely for cosmetic reasons, while others need them to protect a damaged tooth.
有些人做貼面純粹是為了美觀，而有些人則是為了保護受損的牙齒。
文法句型
[get/have] + veneer(s)
porcelain/ceramic/ composite + veneer
用法筆記
In dentistry, veneer is always a countable noun (a veneer / two veneers). It is most commonly used in the plural because patients typically have several teeth treated at once. Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense has no negative connotation — it is a standard cosmetic dental procedure.
常見錯誤
4. a thin outer layer of brick, stone, concrete, or other material applied to the s
建築飾面
建築物外牆的保護或裝飾表層
a thin outer layer of brick, stone, concrete, or other material applied to the surface of a building wall for protection against weather or for visual effect
The old brick building was transformed when a limestone veneer was added to the front entrance.
那棟老舊的磚造建築加上石灰石飾面後，正門入口煥然一新。
[stone type] + veneer + was added — passive construction common in architecture
Architects often specify a thin granite veneer on concrete walls to give a new structure a natural, elegant look.
建築師常在混凝土牆上採用薄花崗岩飾面，讓新建築呈現自然典雅的風貌。
thin + [stone] + veneer + on + [base material]
The house appeared to be timber-framed, but the beams were actually a lightweight stone veneer attached to the exterior wall.
那棟房子看起來像是木結構，但那些樑柱其實是貼在外牆上的輕質石材飾面。
A brick veneer is cheaper than a full brick wall and still provides good insulation and a traditional appearance.
磚飾面比全磚牆便宜，而且同樣具有良好的隔熱效果和傳統外觀。
文法句型
[stone/brick/granite] + veneer
veneer + wall/facade
用法筆記
In architecture and construction, veneer is distinct from cladding or siding. A veneer is typically thin and bonded or attached closely to the structural wall, rather than suspended on a frame. This sense is mainly technical and appears in contexts like construction specs, renovation articles, and architectural plans.
veneer — 動詞
- veneerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- veneers3rd person singular
- veneering-ing form
- veneeredpast simple
1. to apply a thin outer sheet of attractive material — such as quality wood, plast
貼面；鑲飾
在表面覆蓋一層薄裝飾材料
to apply a thin outer sheet of attractive material — such as quality wood, plastic, or stone — onto the surface of something to give it a better appearance
The carpenter carefully veneered the cabinet doors with strips of cherry wood.
木匠細心地將櫻桃木薄板鑲貼在櫥櫃門的表面。
veneer + [object] + with + [material] — active construction
Instead of buying expensive solid teak furniture, Min decided to veneer the cheaper pine surfaces herself.
Min 決定不買昂貴的實心柚木家具，而是自己給便宜的松木表面貼上飾面。
veneer + [object] — direct object only
The entrance hall was veneered with polished marble panels to create a sense of luxury.
入口大廳貼上了拋光大理石飾面，營造出奢華的感覺。
The interior designer veneered the entire living room wall with bamboo planks for a warm, modern feel.
室內設計師用竹板將整面客廳的牆壁都貼上了飾面，營造溫馨現代的氛圍。
- strip
to remove the outer layer from a surface
文法句型
veneer + [object] + with/in + [material]
be veneered with/in + [material]
用法筆記
The verb form is much less common than the noun. It appears most often in woodworking, interior design, and renovation contexts. In everyday conversation, people are more likely to say 'covered with a veneer' than use the verb directly. The passive form ('is veneered') is more frequent than the active.