/`hwaɪtˏwɑʃ/ /`hwaɪtˏwɔʃ/ A white mixture of lime and water, for coating walls, ceilings, fences, etc. 石灰与水之混合物(用以粉白墙壁等者)。 Statement or report that glosses over, minimizes, or denies faults or errors. 掩饰过失之言辞。 Defeat in which the loser fails to score. 【口】零分惨败。 To cover with a coat of lime and water. 涂以石灰浆。 Hence, to gloss over in order to hide faults. 掩饰以藏缺点 The report whitewashed him. 这份报告替他掩饰过失。 |