apply varnish 涂清漆
wood varnishing 木器上光
varnish coat 清漆层
polish and varnish 抛光和上光
varnish work 上光工作
1. The artist is varnishing the portrait to make it shine.
艺术家正在给肖像画打蜡，使其更有光泽。
2. We spent the whole afternoon varnishing the wooden table.
我们花了一整个下午给木桌上光。
3. The old floor needs a new coat of varnishing.
旧地板需要重新涂一层清漆。
4. Varnishing the furniture protects it from moisture.
给家具上清漆可以保护它免受潮气侵害。
A: Why is the painting looking so glossy now?
A：为什么这幅画现在看起来这么有光泽？
B: I just finished varnishing it this morning.
B：我今天早上刚给它上完清漆。
1) 上光；涂清漆（动作）
2) 清漆；上光剂（材料）
3) 上光过程
1. 涂清漆；上光
2. 清漆；上光层
e.g.
The woodworker applied varnishing to the cabinet.
木匠给柜子涂了清漆。
noun / verb (gerund)
1. The action of coating a surface with a glossy substance.
2. A protective or decorative coating of lacquer or resin.
Synonym: polishing, glazing, coating