| 词汇 | embellishment |
| 释义 | embellishment noun[ C or U ] uk /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/ us /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/ something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing this: 装饰，修饰;给…锦上添花，渲染 The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design.建筑师被要求在建筑设计中加入一些雕塑性的装饰。 She's a no-nonsense actress whose beauty needs no Hollywood embellishment.她是一个严肃的女演员，她的美丽不需要好莱坞的点缀。 decorations or a decoration decorationIt's time to put away the Christmas decorations. ornamentationThe artifacts included a gold bracelet with beaded ornamentation. adornmentShe wore no adornments except for a small watch. embellishmentThe building is plain, avoiding all unnecessary embellishments. trimmingI want a plain black cardigan with no trimmings. trimI like that tan sofa with the bright blue trim. something added to or changed in a story, usually to make it more interesting or exciting, or the act of doing this: （对故事的）修饰，渲染 The news was given bluntly and plainly, without embellishments.这个消息被直截了当地说出来，没有任何掩饰。 He may be guilty of embellishment, but I believe the main point of his story is accurate.他可能添油加醋了，但我相信他的故事的主要内容是准确的。 See embellish Flowered brooches are this season's must-have embellishments. When tinting a portrait, the colour should be a subtle embellishment. The truth doesn't need any embellishments. As an novelist, he developed an eye for detail and a knack for embellishment. Decorating or making something attractive accessorize adorn adornment beautification beautify edged festoon flock foliated garland ornament ornamentation ornate over-glamorize overdecorate twiddly undecorated unembellished window dressing yarn bombing You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Exaggerating & playing down |
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