n (1)裝飾，點(diǎn)綴(decorations and designs on a building or piece of furniture which make it more elaborate)[U](fml)：different styles of～不同的裝飾風(fēng)格;Most modern architects use as little～as possible.大多數(shù)的現(xiàn)代建筑師都盡量少使用裝飾。It is more for～than for use.這東西主要用于裝飾而非實(shí)用。
(2)裝飾物，點(diǎn)綴品，擺設(shè)(thing used to make sb/sth more attractive)[C]：Lace，jewels，vases，and statues are～s.花邊、珠寶、花瓶和雕像都是裝飾物。She was wearing earrings，a necklace and other～s.她戴著耳環(huán)、項(xiàng)鏈和其他飾物。We bought～s for the Christmas tree.我們購(gòu)買裝飾品點(diǎn)綴圣誕樹(shù)。
v 裝飾、點(diǎn)綴或美化某物(supply or furnish with ornaments;decorate)[尤pass;T+n，T+n+prep(with)]：The church was richly～ed.那座教堂裝飾得富麗堂皇。They～ed the hall with paintings.他們用繪畫裝飾那個(gè)大廳。The seamstress～ed the dress with lace. 女裁縫用花邊點(diǎn)綴這件衣服。〖同〗adorn，decorate，beautify;
→orna′mental adj 裝飾(用)的;ornamen-′tation n 裝飾術(shù);裝飾品