词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-decorate-a-room-house-etc |
释义 | to decorate a room, house, etc.These words all refer to improving the appearance of a room, building, or house by changing the paint, fittings, fixtures, or furniture in it. The most common word for this in UK English is decorate. UKI love to decorate and create cosy spaces in each room. UKWe are going to decorate the kitchen next month. In US English, the more common word for this is redecorate. I'm redecorating my bedroom in this season's latest colors. The verbs refurbish, renovate, and revamp are common alternatives to decorate when you are talking about improving the appearance of a room or building. The University library is currently being refurbished. They were in the process of renovating an old barn. The restaurant has recently been revamped. Another alternative used in more informal situations is the phrasal verb do up. Do up is much more common in UK English than it is in US English. He's bought an old cottage and is gradually doing it up. Related articlesdecorations or a decoration |
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