embellish
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British pronunciation
/ɛmbˈɛlɪʃ/

英語での「embellish」の定義と意味

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
to embellish definition and meaning
example
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。
During the renovation, they embellished the walls with artistic murals and decorative moldings.
改装中、彼らは芸術的な壁画と装飾用のモールディングで壁を飾りました
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
example
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
The salesman embellished the features of the product, making extravagant claims about its performance.
セールスマンは製品の特徴を飾り立て、その性能について贅沢な主張をしました。
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