decorations
decorations — 名詞
- decorationssingular
- decorationsesplural
1. attractive items such as ornaments, lights, ribbons, or plants that are placed s
裝飾品
為增添美觀或節慶氣氛的物品
attractive items such as ornaments, lights, ribbons, or plants that are placed somewhere to make it look more pleasant or festive; also the act of adding such items to a place
Mei-Lin hung colourful paper decorations around the living room for the New Year party.
Mei-Lin 為了新年派對，在客廳四周掛滿了色彩繽紛的紙製裝飾品。
collocation: put up / hang decorations
The wedding hall was filled with beautiful flower decorations and twinkling lights.
婚禮會場擺滿了美麗的花卉裝飾和閃爍的小燈。
collocation: flower decorations
Diego helped the children make Christmas decorations from coloured paper and ribbons.
Diego 教孩子們如何用色紙和緞帶製作聖誕裝飾品。
Simple table decorations like candles and plants can make a room feel more welcoming.
簡單的桌上裝飾，例如蠟燭和盆栽，能讓房間感覺更溫馨。
Fiona searched the market for unique decorations to hang in her new apartment.
Fiona 在市場尋找獨特的裝飾品來掛在她的新公寓裡。
- ornaments
more specific, usually small decorative objects placed on a surface or tree
- adornments
more formal, often implies jewellery or fine decorative additions
- trimmings
informal, used especially for festive items like tinsel or ribbon
- finery
formal, usually refers to clothing or personal accessories rather than room items
文法句型
put up decorations
decorations for [event/place]
be covered in decorations
用法筆記
With this sense, the plural form 'decorations' usually refers to physical ornamental objects, while the uncountable singular 'decoration' can refer to either the objects or the activity of decorating.
常見錯誤
2. the work of painting or covering the walls, ceilings, and other surfaces of a ro
裝潢；粉刷
粉刷牆壁或貼壁紙的工程
the work of painting or covering the walls, ceilings, and other surfaces of a room or building with paint or wallpaper to improve its appearance
Kwame does all the interior decorations himself because hiring a professional painter is too expensive.
Kwame 自己負責所有的室內裝潢，因為聘請專業油漆工太貴了。
collocation: do the decorations (BrE)
Elena chose a soft blue paint for the bedroom decorations to create a calm atmosphere.
Elena 為臥室的粉刷工程選擇了柔和的藍色油漆，以營造平靜的氛圍。
The old house needs major decorations — every wall must be painted before we move in.
這間老房子需要大規模的裝修——每一面牆都必須在我們搬進去之前重新粉刷。
Haruto hired a team for the restaurant's wall decorations before opening day.
Haruto 在餐廳開幕前僱用了一組人來處理牆面粉刷工程。
- decorating
the gerund form, used in both British and American English for the activity
- painting
narrower — only refers to applying paint, not wallpaper
- interior design
broader profession involving choosing colours, furniture, and layout
文法句型
do the decorations
interior decorations
be busy with decorations
用法筆記
This sense is predominantly British English. In American English, 'painting' or 'decorating' (without the plural noun form) is more common. When used this way, 'decorations' is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
常見錯誤
3. a medal, ribbon, badge, or similar award officially given to someone as an honou
勳章
授予榮譽或表揚功績的獎章
a medal, ribbon, badge, or similar award officially given to someone as an honour for their military service, bravery, or outstanding achievements, and usually worn on formal clothing
General David wore his military decorations proudly at the annual ceremony.
David 將軍在年度典禮上自豪地佩戴著他的軍功勳章。
collocation: military decorations
Amara received several decorations for her bravery during the flood rescue operation.
Amara 因在水災救援任務中的英勇表現而獲得了多項勳章。
passive: be awarded decorations
The museum displayed the soldier's decorations in a glass case near the entrance.
博物館在入口附近的一個玻璃櫃中展示了那位士兵的勳章。
Oliver's grandmother kept her late husband's war decorations in a leather box on the shelf.
Oliver 的祖母將她已故丈夫的戰功勳章保存在一個皮盒子裡，放在架子上。
文法句型
wear decorations
receive decorations
be awarded decorations
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to a collection of medals a person has received. The singular 'decoration' when used in this sense is less common and typically appears in formal or official writing ('a decoration for valour').