| 单词 | decorate |
| 释义 | decorate —decorate /ˈdek.ə.reɪt/ verb (MAKE ATTRACTIVE) ↑Verb Endings for decorate B1 [T] to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive: » They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.Thesaurus+: ↑Decorating or making something attractiveB1 [I or T] to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls: » We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.» I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating.Thesaurus+: ↑Interior decorationWord Builder:–Nouns: decoration, decorator–Adjectives: decorative–Verbs: decorate• • • Extra Examples:» He promised he'd help me decorate, but now he's trying to wriggle out of it.» She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.» In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.» She decorated the cake herself.» When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed.verb [T] (HONOUR) ↑Verb Endings for decorate ► F0 to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal: » They were decorated for their part in the rescue.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down |
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