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 > |