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decorate

UK //ˈdekəreɪt//US //ˈdekəreɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'decoratus'(装饰的),过去分词形式为 'decorare'(装饰),与 'decus'(荣誉,装饰)相关。

verb

❶ 通过添加装饰物使某物看起来更漂亮或更喜庆,常用于节日布置、房间装修等场合。

“We decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.”

(我们用彩灯和装饰品装扮了圣诞树。)

“She decorated her room with posters of her favorite band.”

(她用最喜欢的乐队的海报装饰了自己的房间。)

❶ 授予某人勋章或荣誉以表彰其成就或贡献,常见于军事或官方场合。

“The soldier was decorated for bravery in battle.”

(这名士兵因在战斗中的英勇表现被授予勋章。)

“The president decorated the scientist for her groundbreaking research.”

(总统为这位科学家的突破性研究授予了荣誉。)

同义词:adorn, embellish, ornament, beautify, garnish

常见短语

decorate with — 用某种物品进行装饰,强调使用的装饰材料或方式。

“She decorated the table with candles and flowers.”

(她用蜡烛和鲜花装饰了桌子。)