n. 1. (Fine Arts) (a) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque color to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in color, or which requires harmonizing. (b) In crayon drawing, the use of the stump. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The color so laid on. Also used figuratively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Shining above the brown scumbling of leafless orchards. L. Wallace. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ころばぬさきのつえ, korobanusakinotsue] (exp) prevention is better than cure; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; look before you leap; forewarned is forearmed; a stitch in time saves nine; have a walking stick ready before stumbling[Add to Longdo]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย