gilt
[gɪlt] adjective
■covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance which is intended to look like it 镀金的；涂金的•a gilt picture frame镀金画框 •It's not solid gold - it's just gilt.这不是真金——只是镀金。
[gɪlt] noun
SURFACE 表面
uncountable
■when a very thin layer of gold, silver or a similar substance, is used to cover the surface of something 镀金；镀银；镀金材料；镀银材料•a silver gilt crucifix镀银耶稣受难像 •gilt lettering烫金字
[gɪlt] noun
MONEY 金钱
gilts [plural] (also gilt-edged securities) UK specialized
■a type of investment offered by the government which pays a fixed rate of interest and is considered low-risk 金边证券；绩优证券
[gɪlt] noun
take the gilt off the gingerbread UK literary
■to spoil something that is in every other way enjoyable 使某事物失去吸引力•We had a great trip, but our flight home was badly delayed, which took the gilt off the gingerbread.我们的旅行很愉快，但返航的班机严重延误，令人扫兴。 |