PHRASAL VERB 把(房间或大楼)装饰得俗丽 If someone tarts up a room or building, they try to improve its appearance, often with the result that it looks vulgar. 把(房间或大楼)装饰得俗丽 [British, informal, disapproval] [Also VERB n PREPOSITION]
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'Have you ever wondered why British Rail would rather tart up their stations than improve services?' he asked. [VERB PREP. noun]
“你想过没有，为什么英国铁路公司宁肯把车站装饰得俗不堪耐，也不愿改善服务？”他问。
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...tarted-up pubs. [VERB-ed PREP.]
装饰俗气的酒吧
SYN do up, decorate, refurbish, renovate [informal]
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