单词 | gilt |
释义 | gilt (gɪlt ) Word forms: gilts 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A gilt object is covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint. ...marble columns and gilt spires. 2. countable noun Gilts are gilt-edged stocks or securities. [British, business] Idioms: take the gilt off the gingerbread [British] to spoil something or make it seem less good Knowing that Jim didn't want to be there rather took the gilt off the gingerbread. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 镀金的 Japanese: 金ぱくの |
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