decorate /ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/ verb decorates; decorated; decorating
decorates; decorated; decorating
Learner's definition of DECORATE
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: to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something on it装饰;装潢 [+ object]
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Several expensive paintings decorate [=adorn] the walls.几幅名贵的画装饰着墙壁。
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I always enjoy decorating the Christmas tree.我总是喜欢装饰圣诞树。
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I decorated my apartment in dark colors.我用深色调涂料粉刷了我的公寓。
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a beautifully decorated box包装精美的盒子
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often + with [no object]
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[+ object] : to give a medal or award to (someone, such as a soldier)授勋(章)给 —
usually used as (be) decorated通常用作(be) decorated