释义 |
gew·gaw \ˈgyüˌgȯ also ˈgüˌgȯ sometimes ˈjüˌjȯ or ˈjüˌgȯ\ noun also gee·gaw \ˈjēˌgȯ, ˈgēˌgȯ, ˈjēˌjȯ\ (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: origin unknown 1. : something lacking in substantial value : a thing of no account or worth : trifle < in such a society these accomplishments were no mere gewgaws > 2. : something showy or gaudy and usually with little intrinsic worth < decked out with all sorts of gewgaws > • gew·gawed \-ȯd\ adjective • gew·gaw·ish \-ȯish, -ȯēsh\ adjective • gew·gawy \-ȯi, -ȯē\ adjective |