How do you use "layer" in a sentence?

Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces. The archaeologists discovered several layers of ancient civilisation. She layered her clothing to stay warm in the cold weather.

layer

Q: What does "layer" mean?

A single thickness of material covering a surface A layer is a single thickness of material covering a surface or forming part of a stack. The word is used both literally (layers of paint, geological layers) and figuratively (layers of meaning, layers of security). As a verb, to layer means to arrange or cut something in layers.

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Meaning: A single thickness of material covering a surface

层，层次；（动词）分层

capa, nivel; (verbo) poner en capas

層、レイヤー；（動詞）層にする

층, 겹; (동사) 층을 이루다

A layer is a single thickness of material covering a surface or forming part of a stack. The word is used both literally (layers of paint, geological layers) and figuratively (layers of meaning, layers of security). As a verb, to layer means to arrange or cut something in layers.

layer是覆盖表面或构成堆叠一部分的单一厚度的材料。这个词既可以按字面意思使用（油漆层、地质层），也可以比喻使用（意义层、安全层）。作为动词，layer意味着将某物分层排列或切割。

Una layer es un solo espesor de material que cubre una superficie o forma parte de una pila. La palabra se usa tanto literalmente (capas de pintura, capas geológicas) como figurativamente (capas de significado, capas de seguridad). Como verbo, layer significa disponer o cortar algo en capas.

layerは、表面を覆うまたは積み重ねの一部を形成する単一の厚さの材料です。この単語は文字通り（ペンキの層、地質学的な層）にも比喩的に（意味の層、セキュリティの層）にも使われます。動詞として、layerは何かを層状に配置したり切ったりすることを意味します。

Layer는 표면을 덮거나 겹겹이 쌓인 것의 일부를 이루는 하나의 두께를 말합니다. 이 단어는 문자적으로(페인트 층, 지질 층)와 비유적으로(의미의 층, 보안의 층) 모두 사용됩니다. 동사로는 무언가를 층으로 배열하거나 자르는 것을 뜻합니다.

Examples

Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces.
在两个表面上涂一层薄薄的胶水。
Aplica una capa fina de pegamento a ambas superficies.
両方の表面に薄い接着剤の層を塗ってください。
양쪽 표면에 접착제를 얇게 한 층 바르세요.
The archaeologists discovered several layers of ancient civilisation.
考古学家发现了几层古代文明遗迹。
Los arqueólogos descubrieron varias capas de civilización antigua.
考古学者たちは古代文明の複数の層を発見しました。
고고학자들은 고대 문명의 여러 층을 발견했습니다.
She layered her clothing to stay warm in the cold weather.
她穿着分层的衣服以在寒冷的天气中保暖。
Ella se puso capas de ropa para mantenerse caliente en el clima frío.
彼女は寒い天気で暖かく過ごすために服を重ね着しました。
그녀는 추운 날씨에 따뜻하게 지내기 위해 옷을 겹겹이 입었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle English 'leyer' meaning 'one who lays', from 'lay' + '-er'. 'Lay' comes from Old English 'lecgan' meaning 'to place on the ground', from Proto-Germanic 'lagjan'. The sense of 'a thickness or stratum' appeared in the 17th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal