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Paint over Meaning in English

expression

ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PAYNT OH-ver
pˈeɪnt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
PAYNT OH-vuh

释义

To cover something with a new layer of paint, especially to hide or remove what is underneath.

用法与细微差别

Common in home improvement and art. Can be literal (walls, graffiti) or figurative (hiding mistakes). Often used with 'something' ('paint over the marks'). Usually needs an object. Not to be confused with 'paint', which just means to apply paint.

例句

She decided to paint over the old graffiti on the wall.

basic

You can't just paint over a dirty surface.

basic

He used white paint to paint over the markings.

basic

If you make a mistake, you can just paint over it and start again.

natural

They tried to paint over the cracks, but you can still see them.

natural

You can't just paint over the problem and pretend it isn't there.

natural