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embellish
[英] [emˈbelɪʃ] [美] [ɛmˈbɛlɪʃ] 生词本

vt.

vi.

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1. VERB 装饰;修饰 If something is embellished with decorative features or patterns, it has those features or patterns on it and they make it look more attractive. 

  • The stern was embellished with carvings in red and blue...

    船尾饰有红色和蓝色的雕刻图案。

  • Ivy leaves embellish the front of the dresser...

    梳妆台正面饰有常春藤叶子。

  • Embellish basic covers and curtains with borders, ties and fringing.

    用镶边、系带和流苏装饰朴素的床罩和窗帘。

2. VERB 给（故事）润色;渲染;润饰 If you embellish a story, you make it more interesting by adding details which may be untrue. 

  • I launched into the parable, embellishing the story with invented dialogue and extra details...

    我开始讲那则寓言，并编造了些对话，加了些细节对其进行润色。

  • Irving popularized the story in a dramatic and embellished account.

    欧文凭借其生动细致的描写使这篇小说广受欢迎。

Verb

1. add details to

2. be beautiful to look at;

  • "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"

3. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;

  • "Decorate the room for the party"
  • "beautify yourself for the special day"

4. make more beautiful

1. I asked him not to embellish the truth with ideas of his own.
我要他不对事实添油加醋。

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2. Just tell the truth and don't embellish the story by any means.
你只要讲清事实，千万不要添枝加叶。

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