
adornment
/əˈdɔːnmənt/ · /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6802 in the learning path
装饰品
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.