gild
US /ɡɪld/
UK /ɡɪld/
动词
1.
镀金, 涂金
to cover thinly with gold
示例:
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The artist decided to gild the frame of the painting.
艺术家决定给画框镀金。
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The ancient statue was once gilded with pure gold.
这座古老的雕像曾被纯金镀金。
2.
粉饰, 美化
to give a specious or false brilliance to
示例:
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He tried to gild his past mistakes with excuses.
他试图用借口粉饰过去的错误。
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The politician attempted to gild the grim reality of the economic situation.
这位政治家试图粉饰经济形势的严峻现实。
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