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名词 gloss:
  1. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

  2. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

  3. the property of being smooth and shiny

  4. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

动词 gloss:
  1. give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

  2. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

  3. provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

  4. give a deceptive explanation or excuse for