词汇 embroider 在中文的含义

embroider 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

embroider

US /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
"embroider" picture

动词

1.

绣, 刺绣

decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread

示例:
She decided to embroider a floral design on the cushion cover.
她决定在靠垫套上绣上花卉图案。
The artist will embroider the intricate details by hand.
艺术家将手工绣制这些复杂的细节。
2.

添油加醋, 夸大

add imaginary or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting

示例:
He tends to embroider his stories with dramatic flourishes.
他倾向于在故事中添油加醋,加入戏剧性的细节。
Don't embroider the truth; just tell me what happened.
不要添油加醋;只告诉我发生了什么。
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