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decorated

UK //ˈdekəreɪtɪd//US //ˈdekəreɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'decoratus',意为‘装饰’或‘美化’,通过古法语 'décorer' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容被装饰或点缀的状态,通常指通过添加装饰物使某物看起来更美观或更有节日氛围。

“The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated with lights and ornaments.”

(圣诞树上装饰着漂亮的灯和饰品。)

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

(她用最喜欢的乐队的海报装饰了她的房间。)

❶ 指被授予勋章或荣誉,通常用于描述军人或杰出人士因功绩而获得表彰。

“He was a decorated war veteran with several medals for bravery.”

(他是一位获得多枚英勇勋章的退伍军人。)

“The decorated officer received a promotion for his service.”

(这位获得勋章的军官因其服务而晋升。)

同义词:adorned, ornamented, embellished

常见短语

highly decorated — 形容某人因卓越成就而获得许多荣誉或勋章,常用于军事或专业领域。

“The general was highly decorated for his leadership in battle.”

(这位将军因在战斗中的领导才能而获得许多勋章。)