plating

名词 plating:

1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
   同义词：metal plating
2. the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)

动词 plate:

1. coat with a layer of metal
   同义词：plate

1. I thought the teapot was silver, but it's only plate.
   我以为那把茶壶是银的，原来只是电镀的。
2. This basin is only plate so it's not very valuable.
   这个盆子是镀金金属的，所以不太值钱。

plat.ing

n.（名词）
A thin layer of metal, such as gold or silver, deposited on or applied to a surface.
金属镀层：沉淀或结合在表面上的薄的金属层，如金或银
A coating of metal sheets or plates.
金属板的外覆：金属片或金属板的外覆