whitewashed

ˈhwaɪtˌwɔʃt

英文释义

s. coated with whitewash

中文翻译

v. 粉饰, 美化, 掩饰( whitewash的过去式和过去分词 )

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whitewashedwhite(白色)和 washed(洗过的)组成,字面意思是“被洗成白色的”。可以联想到涂白墙壁的过程。

例句

1. The report was criticized for being whitewashed and not addressing the real issues.
这份报告因被掩饰而受到批评,没有解决真正的问题。
2. The company’s whitewashed image did not reflect the negative impact it had on the environment.
该公司的美化形象并未反映出其对环境的负面影响。
3. Many people felt the movie whitewashed historical events to make them more appealing.
许多人觉得这部电影美化了历史事件,使其更具吸引力。

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