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adornment

/əˈdɔːnmənt/ · /əˈdɔːrnmənt/

CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6802 in the learning path

装饰品

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Definitions

n. something worn or added to make something more attractive

装饰品

n. the act or practice of making something more attractive

装饰;装点

Example

A silver brooch was her dress's only adornment.

她的连衣裙上唯一的装饰是一枚银色胸针。

Traditional jewellery often serves as personal adornment while also expressing cultural identity and social belonging.

传统首饰常常既用于个人装饰,也表达文化身份和社会归属感。

Collocations

  • personal adornment
  • simple adornment
  • without adornment

Word family

  • adorn (v.)
  • adorned (adj.)

Synonyms

  • decoration
  • ornament

Usage tip

指具体装饰品时可数;指装饰行为或装饰整体时不可数。

FAQ

What does adornment mean?
something worn or added to make something more attractive the act or practice of making something more attractive
How is adornment pronounced?
UK /əˈdɔːnmənt/, US /əˈdɔːrnmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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