adorn
/əˈdɔːn/ · /əˈdɔːrn/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6764 in the learning path
装饰；使增色
Definitions
v. To make something more attractive by decorating it.
装饰；使增色
Example
Fresh flowers adorned every table at the family celebration.
家庭庆典上，每张桌子都用鲜花装点。
Public artworks adorn many urban spaces, making neighbourhoods more attractive and encouraging residents to explore their surroundings.
公共艺术作品装点着许多城市空间，使街区更具吸引力，并鼓励居民探索周边环境。
Collocations
- adorn something with flowers
- be adorned with
- adorn the walls
Word family
- adornment (n.)
- adorned (adj.)
- unadorned (adj.)
Synonyms
- decorate
- embellish
Usage tip
用adorn A with B表示“用B装饰A”。
FAQ
- What does adorn mean?
- To make something more attractive by decorating it.
- How is adorn pronounced?
- UK /əˈdɔːn/, US /əˈdɔːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
