| 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 |