Word · Frequency #7891
coatings
涂层；覆盖层
coatings is the plural of coating.
a thin layer covering something
- 1.
A thin outer layer.
薄的外层
- 2.
a thin layer covering something
覆盖物的薄层
- 3.
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
表面的装饰性纹理或外观(或赋予其外观的物质)
- 4.
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
适合做外套的厚重面料
饰面；表层；装饰性涂层；外套面料；厚重衣料；薄的外层；覆盖物的薄层；表面的装饰性纹理或外观(或赋予其外观的物质)
In use
The chocolate coating on the ice cream was delicious.
The car's paint coating protects it from rust.
The ceramic coating on the pan prevents food from sticking.
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。
[adjective] coating
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。
coating on [surface]
指明涂层所在的表面。
The coating on the metal surface prevents rust.
Connections
Collocations
- protective coating
- 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。
- chocolate coating
- 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。
- non-stick coating
- 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。
- a coating of paint
- 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。
Synonyms
- layer
- 一层覆盖物 · 强调层叠结构，不特指表面装饰
Learner notes
Memory Tip
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。
Context & Register
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。
Pronunciation & Spelling
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.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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