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
His eyes began to glaze over during the long lecture.
Его глаза начали затуманиваться во время долгой лекции.
покрываться налётом
The windows started to glaze over with frost.
Окна начали покрываться налётом инея.
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