装饰(Decorate)的核心用法可归纳为以下四点,结合权威信息源整理如下:
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基本含义:装饰与布置
作为动词,指通过添加色彩、图案或装饰品使物品更美观,如装饰圣诞树、房间或蛋糕。例如:
Decorate the room with balloons.(用气球装饰房间)
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粉刷与装潢
常用于房屋粉刷(内外墙)、裱糊等场景,如:
They are decorating the exterior of the house.(他们正在粉刷房屋外墙)
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授予勋章或荣誉
引申义为“授予勋章/奖章”,需注意搭配介词:
He was decorated with the Medal of Honor for his bravery.(因勇敢被授予荣誉勋章)
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固定搭配与介词使用
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常见搭配:decorate with(用…装饰),如:Decorate the cake with frosting.
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介词for:表示“因…授予”,如:Decorate the statue for the city.
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注意 :与ornament相比,decorate更强调人为装饰行为,而ornament侧重于装饰品本身。