decorate
decorate
verb
[with obj.]
verb
[with obj.]
- make (something) look more attractive by adding ornament to it
装饰，装璜
■apply paint or wallpaper in (a room or building)
油漆（或裱糊）（房间，建筑物）
the five bedrooms are individually decorated.
五间卧室装饰得各具特色。
[no obj.]we've just decorated.
我们刚装饰过。 - confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces)
授给（军人）奖励（或奖章）
he was decorated for outstanding bravery.
他因英勇过人被授予奖章。
- mid 16th cent. (in the sense 'to grace or honour'): from Latin decoratus 'embellished' (past participle of decorare), from decus, decor- 'beauty, honour, or embellishment'
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