n (1)装饰，点缀(decorations and designs on a building or piece of furniture which make it more elaborate)[U](fml)：different styles of～不同的装饰风格;Most modern architects use as little～as possible.大多数的现代建筑师都尽量少使用装饰。It is more for～than for use.这东西主要用于装饰而非实用。

(2)装饰物，点缀品，摆设(thing used to make sb/sth more attractive)[C]：Lace，jewels，vases，and statues are～s.花边、珠宝、花瓶和雕像都是装饰物。She was wearing earrings，a necklace and other～s.她戴着耳环、项链和其他饰物。We bought～s for the Christmas tree.我们购买装饰品点缀圣诞树。

v 装饰、点缀或美化某物(supply or furnish with ornaments;decorate)[尤pass;T+n，T+n+prep(with)]：The church was richly～ed.那座教堂装饰得富丽堂皇。They～ed the hall with paintings.他们用绘画装饰那个大厅。The seamstress～ed the dress with lace. 女裁缝用花边点缀这件衣服。〖同〗adorn，decorate，beautify;

→orna′mental adj 装饰(用)的;ornamen-′tation n 装饰术;装饰品