to decorate
01
装饰, 点缀
to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive
Transitive: to decorate sth
例子
During the holiday season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, and ornaments.
在假期期间，人们用彩灯、花环和装饰品装饰他们的家。
The cake decorator skillfully decorated the wedding cake with intricate designs.
蛋糕装饰师巧妙地用复杂的设计装饰了婚礼蛋糕。
1.1
装饰, 布置
to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to decorate a space
例子
They decided to decorate the living room with a fresh coat of light blue paint to create a serene atmosphere.
他们决定用一层新的浅蓝色油漆装饰客厅，以营造宁静的氛围。
The restaurant owner hired a local artist to decorate the dining area by painting a striking mural.
餐厅老板聘请了一位当地艺术家通过绘制一幅醒目的壁画来装饰用餐区。
02
装饰, 表彰
to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements
Transitive: to decorate a member of armed forces for an action
例子
The President will decorate the soldier for injuries sustained in combat.
总统将为战斗中受伤的士兵授勋。
The commanding officer decorated the marine with the Silver Star for valor in the face of enemy fire.
指挥官因海军陆战队员在敌人炮火面前的英勇表现而授予其银星勋章。
词汇树
decorated
decorating
decoration
decorate
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