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tin.sel5tInt7s[ln [U]short pieces of thin shiny material used as decoration, esp. at Christmas（闪光的，用于装饰的）金属箔a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel一棵饰有金银箔的圣诞树The children were dressed as fairies, with silver wands and costumes covered in tinsel.孩子们打扮得像小精灵，拿着银色的棍子，穿着镶满了金属片的衣服。If something, esp. the entertainment business or someone's way of living, is referred to as tinsel, it means that although it might seem exciting and attractive, it is really of low quality or value.华而不实的事物; 浮华的生活The show was all tinsel and glitter.这次展览会华而不实。
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