| 词组 | gloss over |
| 释义 | Idiom gloss overgloss over (something) to fail to deal with the importance of something.The report praised the managers but glossed over the high cost of the project. Usage notes: usually said about a problem or fault: The State Department's reports for the period glossed over the worst human-rights problems in the region. Phr V gloss over glosses, glossing, glossed gloss over sth to avoid discussing something, or to discuss something without talking about the details in order to make it seem unimportantThe company's profits dropped dramatically last year, a fact which the director was keen to gloss over. gloss over sth • gloss sth over usually passive to deliberately avoid talking about unpleasant facts, or to say as little as possible about them: There were problems in our relationship that couldn't be glossed over. a skilful speech that had glossed over all the embarrassing details gloss over (something)To minimize or or omit something in an account in order to obscure or conceal it. When I told Mom and Dad about my night, I just glossed over the fact that I'd gotten a parking ticket. gloss over somethingto cover up, minimize, or play down something bad. Don't gloss over your own role in this fiasco! I don't want to gloss this matter over, but it really isn't very important, is it? gloss overMake attractive or acceptable by deception or superficial treatment. For example, His resumé glossed over his lack of experience, or She tried to gloss over the mistake by insisting it would make no difference. [Mid-1600s] |
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