gilded
US /ˈɡɪl.dɪd/
UK /ˈɡɪl.dɪd/
形容词
1.
镀金的, 金色的
covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint
示例:
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The old frame was beautifully gilded.
旧画框被精美地镀金了。
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She admired the intricate patterns on the gilded ceiling.
她欣赏着镀金天花板上错综复杂的图案。
2.
华而不实的, 表面光鲜的
having a deceptive attractiveness or superficial charm
示例:
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Beneath the gilded facade, the company was struggling financially.
在华丽的外表下,这家公司在财务上举步维艰。
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His promises were all gilded, lacking any real substance.
他的承诺都只是表面光鲜,缺乏实质内容。