ve·neer/və`nɪr; vɪˈnɪə/ n 1 [C,U] a thin layer of good quality wood that covers the outside of a piece of furniture that is made of a cheaper material 〔家具的〕饰面薄板,镶板: rosewood veneer 花梨木饰面板 2 a veneer offormal behaviour that hides someone's real feelings or character 【正式】 〔掩饰真感情或性格的〕外表,虚饰: a veneer of politeness 彬彬有礼的外表