decorate
['dek.ə.reɪt] verb
MAKE ATTRACTIVE 使漂亮
ESSENTIAL transitive
■to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive 装饰，装扮，打扮•They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.他们用丝带和鲜花装饰婚车。 IMPROVER intransitive or transitive
■to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls 粉刷；（给…）贴墙纸•We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.我们下周要粉刷厨房。 •I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating.我刷墙时很讨厌油漆味道。
['dek.ə.reɪt] verb
HONOUR 授予荣誉
transitive
■to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal （尤指授予奖章以）嘉许，表彰•They were decorated for their part in the rescue.他们因在此次救援行动中的表现而受到嘉奖。 |