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embellish

UK //ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ//US //ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ//

词源

源自中古英语 'embellissen',来自古法语 'embellir',由 'en-'(使)和 'bel'(美丽)组成,意为‘使美丽’或‘装饰’。

verb

❶ 通过添加装饰或细节使某物看起来更漂亮或更有吸引力,常用于描述美化物品或故事。

“She embellished her dress with colorful embroidery.”

(她用彩色刺绣装饰了她的裙子。)

“The artist embellished the painting with gold leaf.”

(艺术家用金箔装饰了这幅画。)

同义词:decorate, adorn, enhance, ornament, beautify

常见短语

embellish the truth — 指在叙述事实时添加夸张或不真实的细节,通常是为了让故事更吸引人或更有趣。

“He tends to embellish the truth when telling stories about his travels.”

(他在讲述旅行故事时往往会添油加醋。)