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单词 gilding
释义 gilding
noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of gilden to gild — more at gild
1.
 a.
  (1) : the art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold
  (2) : the similar use of some other yellow metal (as brass)
 b. : the surface so decorated
 c. : the material used for such decoration
2. : a superficial prettifying or embellishment
 < his great story needs no gilding — Burke Wilkinson >
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