to embroider
01
brodera, pryda med broderier
to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads
Transitive: to embroider a piece of cloth
Exempel
The traditional costume was beautifully embroidered with cultural symbols and vibrant colors.
Den traditionella dräkten var vackert broderad med kulturella symboler och livfulla färger.
02
brodera, piffa upp
to embellish or enhance an account with imaginative or exaggerated details
Transitive: to embroider an account with untrue details
Exempel
The witness embroidered her testimony with sensationalized details, hoping to sway the jury.
Vittnet utsmyckade sitt vittnesmål med sensationella detaljer, i hopp om att påverka juryn.
