decoration
noun uk/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdek.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
(MAKE ATTRACTIVE)
B2 [ C or U ]装饰，装潢;装饰品，装饰物
the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this
He's good at cake decoration. 他擅长做蛋糕装饰。
Christmas/party/table/cake decorations 圣诞／聚会／餐桌／蛋糕装饰
B2 [ U ] mainly UK (US usually redecoration)粉刷;贴壁纸
the activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings with paint or paper
This place is badly in need of decoration. 这个地方急需粉刷一下。
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- I like the decoration around the collar - it's got quite a Spanish feel to it.
- His office is very utilitarian in style, with no decoration.
- It looks very Christmassy in here with the tree and all the decorations.
- I could use some help putting these decorations up if you're not too busy.
- During the 17th century, the Puritans destroyed many decorations in English churches.
(HONOUR)
[ C ]（作为荣誉而佩戴的）奖章，勋章
a medal given to someone and worn as an honour
The Victoria Cross and George Cross are British decorations for bravery. 维多利亚十字勋章和乔治十字勋章是英国对英勇行为的嘉奖。