单词：whitewash
n. wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
n. a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
v. cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
考试类型：[四级/六级/考研]
whitewash的用法和样例：
例句
- That whole affair was a whitewash.那整个事件都是文过饰非。
- The opposition dismissed the report as a whitewash.反对党认为这份报告过于修饰而不予理会。
- You should whitewash the door of your hall.你应当粉刷你大厅的门。
- His wife wanted to whitewash his reputation after he died.他妻子在他死后想粉饰他的名声。
- Their leading players were whitewashed 4-0.他们的主力队员被4比0彻底击败。
经典引文
The floor is reddled; the walls white-washed.
出自：G. M. WoodwardWorkmen..repairing, painting, and white-washing.
出自：absol.
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