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单词 decorate
释义 dec·o·rate
I. \ˈdek(ə)rə̇t, -kəˌrāt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare
archaic : decorated
 < a fair hall and richly decorate — Sir Richard Burton >
II. \ˈdekəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare, from decor-, decus ornament — more at decent
1. : to grace with what adorns or honors
 < they dignified and decorated commerce with the splendid virtues of honor and loyalty — Geoffrey Household >
 < admiration and respect for the liberals who now decorate … the United States Senate — R.L.Neuberger >
2. : to furnish or adorn with something becoming, ornamental, or striking : embellish, deck
 < some of the farmhouses … are decorated with climbing roses — Tom Marvel >
 < the hospital train ghostly white and decorated with the red cross — Fred Majdalany >
 < the knife-edge remarks with which he decorates his conversation — Ian Bevan >
3. : to award a mark of honor (as a medal) to : honor with a decoration
 < decorated for valor >
Synonyms: see adorn
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