| 释义 |
trimming
noun
(-s)
Etymology: from gerund of trim (I)
1.
a. : the act of one who trims
b. : the act or process of retrieving misdirected freight cars in a hump classification yard
2.
a. : a decorative accessory or additional item which serves to finish, decorate, or complete
< trimmings for a hat >
b. : an additional garnishing that is not essential but adds to the interest or attractiveness of a main item
< roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings — Vera Caspary >
< a factual report of what occurred, without adding the trimmings of the public relations people — R.S.Low >
c. : an extra figure, fill-in, or chorus in a square dance — usually used in plural |