/'laɪnɪŋ; `laɪnɪŋ/
n
1 (a) [C] layer of material used to cover the inside surface of sth 衬里; 里子
*a coat with a fur lining 毛皮里大衣.
(b) [U] material used for this 衬料; 内衬.
2 [U] tissue covering the inner surface of an organ of the body （器官内壁的）组织, 膜
*the stomach lining 胃黏膜.
3 (idm 习语) every cloud has a silver lining => cloud1.

n [U and C]
heel, upper, toe, lace, lining, sole
a piece of material that covers the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing
→lined
　a jacket with a silk lining
→every cloud has a silver liningatcloud¹ (6)
a substance or material that covers the inside of part of the body
　the lining of the womb