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单词 emboss
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emboss in British English

(ɪmˈbɒs)
verb
1. 
to mould or carve (a decoration or design) on (a surface) so that it is raised above the surface in low relief
2. 
to cause to bulge; make protrude
Derived forms
embosser (emˈbosser)
noun
embossment (emˈbossment)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French embocer, from em- + boce boss2

emboss in American English

(ɛmˈbɔs; ɛmˈbɑs; ɪmˈbɔs; ɪmˈbɑs)
verb transitive
1. 
to decorate or cover with designs, patterns, etc. raised above the surface
2. 
to carve, raise, or print (a design, etc.) so that it is raised above the surface; raise in relief
3. 
to embellish; ornament
Derived forms
embosser (emˈbosser)
noun
embossment (emˈbossment)
noun
Word origin
ME embocen < OFr embocer: see en-1 & boss2

Examples of 'emboss' in a sentence
emboss

The embossed invitations to my birthday party ran out.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But equally there is more realism here than one might expect of a book with a cream and embossed gold cover.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was embossed in gold.
Bruce Feiler WALKING THE BIBLE (2001)
I like a solid, embossed invitation.
The Sun (2012)
Florence has simply no interest in her $1,000 gold embossed invitations or her $500 facials.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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