释义 |
tinsel ['tɪnt.səl] noun uncountable ■long pieces of thin shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas (尤指圣诞节期间的)金属箔装饰物,闪光纸装饰物•a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel缀有闪光纸饰物的圣诞树 ■disapproving ■something, especially the entertainment business or someone's way of living, that seems exciting and attractive, but is really of low quality or value 花俏而低俗之物,浮华之物(尤指娱乐业或某人的生活方式)•The show was all tinsel and glitter.这展览会华而不实。 |