glaze over

UK
/ɡleɪz ˈəʊvə/
US
/ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/
glaze oververb
glazed over
Präteritum
glazed over
Partizip Perfekt
glazing over
Gerundium
UK
/ɡleɪz ˈəʊvə/
US
/ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/
Übersetzungen
se voilerSe dit surtout du regard ou des yeux quand on devient absent, fatigué ou inattentif.
During the long lecture, her eyes began to glaze over as she struggled to stay awake.
Pendant le long cours, ses yeux ont commencé à se voiler tandis qu’elle luttait pour rester éveillée.
glacerDans le sens de recouvrir d’une couche lisse et brillante, notamment en cuisine.
The chef decided to glaze over the cake with a thin layer of chocolate to give it a glossy appearance.
Le chef a décidé de glacer le gâteau avec une fine couche de chocolat pour lui donner un aspect brillant.
Definitionen
To become unfocused or inattentive, often as a result of boredom or fatigue.
During the long lecture, her eyes began to glaze over as she struggled to stay awake.
To cover or coat with a smooth, shiny surface or finish.
The chef decided to glaze over the cake with a thin layer of chocolate to give it a glossy appearance.
Synonyme
become inattentive
lose focus
zone out
drift off