
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)