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ornamental

/ɔrnəmɛntəl/

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1 · adjective

used mainly to make something look attractive

装饰性的

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Ornamental trees line the entrance to the park.
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公园入口两旁种着装饰性树木。
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Pronunciation: /ɔrnəmɛntəl/

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