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a coating of [material]
表示由某种材料构成的涂层。
The cake had a coating of chocolate.
蛋糕上有一层巧克力涂层。
涂层；覆盖层
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涂层；覆盖层
a thin layer covering something
The cake had a coating of chocolate.
蛋糕上有一层巧克力涂层。
薄的外层
A thin outer layer.
覆盖物的薄层
a thin layer covering something
表面的装饰性纹理或外观(或赋予其外观的物质)
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
适合做外套的厚重面料
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
The chocolate coating on the ice cream was delicious.
冰淇淋上的巧克力涂层很好吃。
The car's paint coating protects it from rust.
汽车的油漆涂层保护它不生锈。
The ceramic coating on the pan prevents food from sticking.
锅上的陶瓷涂层防止食物粘锅。
表示由某种材料构成的涂层。
The cake had a coating of chocolate.
蛋糕上有一层巧克力涂层。
用形容词描述涂层的性质或功能。
This paint provides a protective coating.
这种油漆提供一层保护性涂层。
指明涂层所在的表面。
The coating on the metal surface prevents rust.
金属表面的涂层防止生锈。
Not this
The coating in the table is peeling.
Use this
The coating on the table is peeling.
汉语中表达“在…上的涂层”常用“在…上的涂层”，但英语介词应为"on"而非"in"，表示附着于表面。
Not this
There are two coating on the surface.
Use this
There are two coatings on the surface.
汉语中“涂层”可泛指，但英语中coating为可数名词，表示多个涂层时需用复数形式coatings。
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保护涂层
The metal surface needs a protective coating to prevent rust.
金属表面需要一层保护涂层以防生锈。
巧克力涂层
These candies have a chocolate coating with a soft center.
这些糖果有巧克力涂层和柔软的夹心。
不粘涂层
The frying pan has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning.
这个煎锅有不粘涂层，便于清洗。
一层漆
The wall needs a fresh coating of paint to brighten the room.
墙壁需要新刷一层漆来让房间更明亮。
发长 /oʊ/ 音 (如 boat, coat)
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把coating想成coat（外套）的动名词，就是表面的一层‘外套’——涂层或覆盖层。
Mixed; typical settings: surface protection, decoration, food manufacturing, clothing fabric. 该词常用于描述物体表面的覆盖层，使用范围广泛，包括技术、日常及服装等领域。
Words with the /oʊtɪŋ/ ending (e.g., floating, boating, voting, noting) rhyme with coating. Boat shares the /oʊt/ sound but has a different ending. Writing has the same -ting spelling but is pronounced with /aɪ/ instead of /oʊ/, so it does not rhyme.
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