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decoration

UK /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/US /ˌdekəˈreɪʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'decoratio',意为装饰或美化,后通过古法语 'décoration' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 装饰品或装饰物,指用于美化或增添美感的物品或设计,常用于家居、建筑或特殊场合。

“She bought some new decorations for the Christmas tree.”

(她为圣诞树买了一些新的装饰品。)

“The room was full of colorful decorations for the party.”

(房间里挂满了为派对准备的彩色装饰。)

❶ 装饰行为或过程,指通过添加物品或设计使某物更具吸引力或美观的行为。

“The decoration of the house took several days.”

(房子的装饰花了好几天时间。)

“She enjoys the decoration of cakes as a hobby.”

(她喜欢把装饰蛋糕当作一种爱好。)

同义词:ornament, adornment, embellishment

常见短语

interior decoration — 室内装饰,指对房屋内部进行设计和美化,通常包括家具、色彩和装饰品的选择。

“She studied interior decoration to become a professional designer.”

(她学习室内装饰,想成为一名专业设计师。)

holiday decoration — 节日装饰,指为庆祝特定节日而布置的装饰品或装饰风格。

“The street was full of holiday decorations during Christmas.”

(圣诞节期间,街道上挂满了节日装饰。)