2. To downplay or
gloss over (differences, for example), especially in order to maintain a nominal, apparent, or temporary unity.
掩饰或暂平息(如不同点),尤其为了维持名义上的、表面的或暂时的团结。
3. A human being is quite a frail creature, for the
gloss of rationality that covers his or her fears and insecurity is thin and often easily breached.
人类是一种非常脆弱的动物,因为掩盖他或她的害怕和不安全感的理性光辉是非常的薄弱并且很容易被击碎。