1 VERB 装饰;修饰 If something is embellished with decorative features or patterns, it has those features or patterns on it and they make it look more attractive. 装饰;修饰
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The stern was embellished with carvings in red and blue. [be VERB-ed + with]
船尾饰有红色和蓝色的雕刻图案。
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Ivy leaves embellish the front of the dresser. [VERB noun]
梳妆台正面饰有常春藤叶子。
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Embellish basic covers and curtains with borders, ties and fringing. [VERB noun]
用镶边、系带和流苏装饰朴素的床罩和窗帘。
SYN decorate, enhance, adorn, dress
2 VERB 给（故事）润色;渲染;润饰 If you embellish a story, you make it more interesting by adding details which may be untrue. 给（故事）润色;渲染;润饰
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I launched into the parable, embellishing the story with invented dialogue and extra details. [VERB noun]
我开始讲那则寓言，并编造了些对话，加了些细节对其进行润色。
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Irving popularized the story in a dramatic and embellished account. [VERB-ed]
欧文凭借其生动细致的描写使这篇小说广受欢迎。
SYN elaborate, colour, exaggerate, dress up
| Word Link | em ≈ making, putting : embed, embellish, empower |
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