n an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
n an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
n the property of being smooth and shiny
n an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
v give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
v provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
v provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
v give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
n. （页末或书后的）注释( gloss的名词复数 ); （表面的）光滑; 虚假的外表; 用以产生光泽的物质
v. 注解( gloss的第三人称单数 ); 掩饰（错误）; 粉饰; 把…搪塞过去