decorative

英 [ˈdekərətɪv]

美 [ˈdekəreɪtɪv]

adj.  装饰性的; 作装饰用的

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.6117 / COCA.6658

牛津词典

adj.

• 装饰性的；作装饰用的
  decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty
  1. The mirror is functional yet decorative.
     这镜子能照人，但也有装饰作用。
  2. purely decorative arches
     纯属装饰性的拱门

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 装饰性的;用作装饰的
  Something that isdecorativeis intended to look pretty or attractive.
  1. The curtains are for purely decorative purposes and do not open or close.
     那些窗帘纯粹是作装饰用的，不能拉开或合上。
  2. ...highly decorative iron brackets.
     装饰性很强的铁支架

英英释义

adj

• serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
  1. cosmetic fenders on cars
  2. the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative
  Synonym:cosmeticornamental

双语例句

• According to the characteristic of operation microscope, a decorative coating system was confirmed.
  根据手术显微镜的特点确定了其装饰性涂装体系。
• Solomon Islander crafts are important for both traditional and decorative reasons.
  所罗门群岛上的工艺因传统和用以装饰的原因显得很重要的。
• The curtains are for purely decorative purposes and do not open or close.
  那些窗帘纯粹是作装饰用的，不能拉开或合上。
• Fifth, this paper analyzed the decorative artistic form of the bronze ware.
  其五，对青铜器装饰艺术的表现形式作了分析。
• Furniture has been endue with definite culture meaning by decorative design of furniture.
  家具的装饰设计赋予了家具产品明确的文化内涵。
• She lit a decorative lantern, and its soft light bathed the room.
  她点燃了一盏装饰用的提灯，温柔的光线沐浴着房间。
• This ware is suitable for decorative purpose but unsuitable for utility.
  这种器皿中看不中用。
• I rather like the decorative effect.
  我倒很喜欢装饰的效果。
• For practical and decorative purposes, it is usually glazed.
  为了实用和装饰目的，通常都会上釉。
• Tiffany revamped her sitting room with simple decorative tricks.
  蒂法尼采用简单的装饰技巧将起居室翻新。