veneer
noun uk/vəˈnɪər/ us/vəˈnɪr/
[ C or U ]饰面薄板；镶板
a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material
The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer. 这个衣柜是用刨花板贴上一层松木镶板制成的。
[ S ]掩饰物；虚饰
something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted
She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability. 她设法用一层体面的外衣掩盖了自己的腐败勾当。