protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
例句
He overlaid the walls with hessian. 他在墙上贴了一层麻布。
The lane to the garden was overlaid with stones. 通往花园的小径上铺了一层石子。
The pine table top is overlaid with a mahogany veneer. 松木桌面镶有一层桃花心木的装饰薄板。
His countenance was overlaid with legible meanings. 他的面目上,满是可以看得出来的意义。
The plate is overlaid with glittering gold. 那个盘子镀有闪闪发光的金子。