decorative

英 [ˈdekərətɪv]

美 [ˈdekəreɪtɪv]

adj. 装饰性的; 作装饰用的

CET6 TOEFL TEM8

Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.6117 / COCA.6658

牛津词典

adj.

装饰性的；作装饰用的
decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty
1. The mirror is functional yet decorative.
  这镜子能照人，但也有装饰作用。
2. purely decorative arches
  纯属装饰性的拱门

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 装饰性的;用作装饰的
Something that isdecorativeis intended to look pretty or attractive.
1. The curtains are for purely decorative purposes and do not open or close.
  那些窗帘纯粹是作装饰用的，不能拉开或合上。
2. ...highly decorative iron brackets.
  装饰性很强的铁支架

英英释义

adj

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
1. cosmetic fenders on cars
2. the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative
Synonym:cosmeticornamental

双语例句

Solomon Islander crafts are important for both traditional and decorative reasons.
所罗门群岛上的工艺因传统和用以装饰的原因显得很重要的。
The connotation, varieties and its respective functions of art and decorative glass for architectural use were described, the development direction of these glasses was also pointed out.
评述了建筑艺术玻璃和装饰玻璃内涵、品种和功能，并指出了发展方向。
For practical and decorative purposes, it is usually glazed.
为了实用和装饰目的，通常都会上釉。
He makes decorative vessels in copper, stainless steel and silver.
他用铜、不锈钢和银制造装饰性器皿。
Canadian art, contemporary art, Amerindian art, and decorative arts.
收藏加拿大艺术、当代艺术、印第安人艺术和装饰艺术。
If we go on expecting our daughters to be decorative and pliable and empty-headed, they'll be inadequately prepared for the future.
如果我们继续期望自己的女儿只重外表、毫无主见、头脑空空的话，她们就会对未来准备不足。
From the information on the images of the Dunhuang murals, the ancient Chinese interior decorative fabrics were introduced.
借助敦煌壁画中的图像资料，介绍了中国古代用于室内装饰的织物。
Features: Embossed floor is a strong artistic and special decorative requirements of the ground material.
性能特点：压花地坪是具有较强的艺术性和特殊装饰要求的地面材料。
According to the characteristic of operation microscope, a decorative coating system was confirmed.
根据手术显微镜的特点确定了其装饰性涂装体系。
Fifth, this paper analyzed the decorative artistic form of the bronze ware.
其五，对青铜器装饰艺术的表现形式作了分析。