layer

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ layer /ˈlejɚ/ noun

plural layers

¹ layer

/ˈlejɚ/

noun

plural layers

Learner's definition of LAYER

[count]

: an amount of something that is spread over an area一层（覆盖物）

— see also ozone layer

: a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another层

The top layer of the rug is badly worn but the bottom layer is still OK.地毯的表层磨损得很厉害，但是底层还好。
The cake has three layers.这个蛋糕有三层。
She glued together several layers of paper.她把几层纸用胶粘在一起。
He was wearing several layers of clothing.他穿着好几件衣服。
rocks that formed in layers from flows of lava火山熔岩流形成的岩石层
(US) When the weather is cold you should dress in layers. [=you should wear several pieces of clothing on top of one another]天气冷时，你应该多穿几件衣服。

— often used figuratively常用作比喻

His novels have many layers [=levels] of meaning.他的小说有多层含义。
a dish that has many layers of flavor [=that has many different flavors]有多种味道的一道菜

: a bird that lays eggs产卵的鸟

: a worker who lays something (such as bricks)铺设工（如砌砖工）

² layer /ˈlejɚ/ verb

layers; layered; layering

² layer

/ˈlejɚ/

verb

layers; layered; layering

Learner's definition of LAYER

[+ object]

: to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers把…堆积成层；把…按层排列

The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. [=to place a layer of pasta in the pan, then a layer of sauce, then another layer of pasta, and so on]根据食谱，下一步是在平锅内放一层意大利面，抹一层调味汁，然后再放、再抹。
We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.我们往水果上涂了搅打奶油，然后和曲奇饼一同食用。
He layered her hair. [=he cut her hair in sections that were different lengths]他把她的头发按层次剪短。

— often used as (be) layered常用作(be) layered