gilds; gilded /ˈgɪldəd/ or gilt /ˈgɪlt/ ; gilding gilds; gilded /ˈgɪldəd/ or gilt /ˈgɪlt/ ; gilding Learner's definition of GILD
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: to cover (something) with a thin layer of gold给…镀金
gild the lily
: to add decoration to something that is already beautiful : to try to improve something that does not need to be improved画蛇添足;多此一举
— gilded
adjective ◊ A gilded age is a time of great success and wealth. The capitalized form Gilded Age is used when referring specifically to a period from about 1870-90 in American history.繁荣时代,镀金时代(首字母大写专指美国历史上1870~1890年的繁荣时期)
◊ Gilded youth are wealthy young people who enjoy many things that other people do not have.富贵的年轻人
— gilder
noun, plural gilders [count]