to embellish
01
飾る, 美化する
to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it
Transitive: to embellish sth with decorative pieces
例
She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look.
彼女はもっとエレガントに見せるために、複雑なレースとビーズでドレスを飾ることに決めました。
02
飾る, 誇張する
to make a statement or narrative more interesting by exaggerating or adding incorrect information
Transitive: to embellish a statement or narrative
例
During the interview, she embellished her qualifications, claiming fluency in multiple languages she barely understood.
面接中、彼女はほとんど理解していない複数の言語に堪能であると主張して、自分の資格を飾り立てた。
