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装饰
zhuāngshì
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- pinyin
- zhuāngshì
- simplified
- 装饰
- traditional
- 裝飾
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 add patterns or objects to make a place or thing more attractive.
添加图案或物品，使某处或某物更美观。
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We decorated the gift box with blue ribbon.
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我们用蓝色丝带装饰了礼物盒。
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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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decorate — To add colors, patterns, or objects to make a place or thing attractive or fit a theme.