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Surface - translation, pronunciation and examples

surface
/ˈsɜːfɪs/

surface

🇺🇸 American English
/ə ˈsɜrfɪs/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
Meaning of surface

outer layer

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surface

When to use surface

surface cleaning

表面清洁

surface area

表面积

surface layer

表层

surface finish

表面处理

surface texture

表面纹理

surface usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Test the cleaner on a small area of the surface before treating the whole table.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

A rough surface needs a brush rather than a soft cloth.

Similar words

surface

same general meaning: the outermost layer or exterior of something

top side

the upper side or surface of an object

outer layer

the outermost layer or surface of something

layer

a sheet or stratum of material; not necessarily the outermost side

coating

a protective or decorative layer applied to a surface

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surface - поверхность
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surface belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

surface表面
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍
trash垃圾
tool工具
sink洗手池

surface synonyms

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What's the difference between surface / top side / outer layer / layer / coating / finish

🇬🇧English
surface

same general meaning: the outermost layer or exterior of something

A2Very Often

Clean the surface with a damp cloth.

Очистите поверхность влажной тряпкой.

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🇬🇧English
top side

the upper side or surface of an object

A2Often

Turn the package so the top side is facing up.

Поверните посылку так, чтобы верхняя сторона была наверху.

🇬🇧English

the outermost layer or surface of something

A2Often

Remove the outer layer of rust before painting.

Удалите внешний слой ржавчины перед покраской.

🇬🇧English

a sheet or stratum of material; not necessarily the outermost side

A2Often

A thin layer of paint was applied to the table.

Был нанесён тонкий слой краски на стол.

C
🇬🇧English
coating

a protective or decorative layer applied to a surface

B1Often

The metal has a protective coating to prevent rust.

Металл имеет защитное покрытие, чтобы предотвратить ржавчину.

🇬🇧English

the final surface quality or treatment of an object

B1Often

The table's finish is smooth and glossy.

Отделка стола гладкая и блестящая.

🇬🇧English

the uppermost part or surface; also a positional term

A2Very Often

The top of the box was scratched.

Верх коробки был поцарапан.

🇬🇧English

the front or a particular side of something

B1Often

Wipe the face of the clock to remove dust.

Протрите лицевую сторону часов, чтобы убрать пыль.

🇬🇧English

the outside part or outer appearance, often of a building or vehicle

B1Often

The exterior of the house needs repainting.

Внешняя сторона дома нуждается в покраске.

🇬🇧English

a flat, two-dimensional surface or level, often used technically

B1Often

The workpiece was checked to ensure it lay on a true plane.

Деталь проверили, чтобы убедиться, что она лежит на ровной плоскости.

🇬🇧English

a region or part of a surface; can mean the measurement of surface

A2Very Often

Clean the area around the sink thoroughly.

Тщательно очистите область вокруг раковины.

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How to pronounce surface and what this word means

surface translation: поверхность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce surface

/ˈsɜːfɪs/

surface translation

поверхность

surface examples

Test the cleaner on a small area of the surface before treating the whole table.

surface transcription

/ˈsɜːfɪs/, /ə ˈsɜrfɪs/

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surface meaning: what does it mean?

outer layer

surface pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

surface is pronounced as /ˈsɜːfɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

surface definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Test the cleaner on a small area of the surface before treating the whole table. Translation: Испытай средство на небольшом участке поверхности, прежде чем чистить весь стол.

Is surface part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, surface (поверхность) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is surface part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, surface (поверхность) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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