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decorate
/ˈdekəreɪt/
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1 · verb
To add colors, patterns, or objects to make a place or thing attractive or fit a theme.
增加颜色、图案或物品，使场所或物品更美观或符合主题。
Use decorate a room with something; decoration plans should keep routes accessible and safe.
They decorate the wall without blocking the exit sign.
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他们装饰墙面，但没有挡住出口标牌。
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2 · verb
to make a place look attractive by adding things
装饰；布置
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She wants to decorate the room with photos she took herself.
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她想用自己拍的照片装饰房间。
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Pronunciation: /dɛkɚeɪt/
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装饰 — To add colors, patterns, or objects to make a place or thing attractive or fit a theme.