encrust

in'krʌst

v. cover or coat with a crust
v. decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
v. form a crust or a hard layer

vt. 包上外壳, 镶嵌外层
vi. 结壳

19,492

BNC 频率

19,368

使用频率

encrust 由前缀 en-（使...）和词根 crust（外壳、壳层）组成，字面意思就是“使有外壳”，可以联想到覆盖或包裹的意思。

例句

1. The cake was encrusted with chocolate sprinkles.

蛋糕上覆盖着巧克力糖屑。

2. The old statue was encrusted with layers of dirt and grime.

这座古老的雕像上覆盖着一层层的污垢和污渍。

3. Coral reefs are often encrusted with colorful marine life.

珊瑚礁上通常覆盖着五彩缤纷的海洋生物。