ornamentation

英 [ˌɔːnəmenˈteɪʃn]

美 [ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃn]

n.  装饰; 点缀

复数：ornamentations　

TOEFL

BNC.22833 / COCA.21335

牛津词典

noun

• 装饰；点缀
  the use of objects, designs, etc. to decorate sth

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 装饰物；装饰图案；装饰；点缀
  Decorations and patterns can be referred to asornamentation.
  1. The chairs were comfortable, functional and free of ornamentation.
     这些椅子舒适实用，而且看上去不显花哨。

英英释义

noun

• the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
  Synonym:embellishment
• something used to beautify
  Synonym:decorationornament
• the state of being ornamented

双语例句

• Of or being an architectural style developed by the ancient Romans and characterized by the round arch as chief structural element, the vault, concrete masonry construction, and classical ornamentation.
  罗马式建筑的由古罗马人创建的建筑术，风格为以拱架结构为主要的建筑要素、拱顶、混泥土结构和古典装饰品。
• A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing.
  一条装饰的带用于装饰或者修整。
• There may, however, also BE wood, ivory and diamond inlays in the design of landscapes, flowers and birds or small bronze and silver ornamentation.
  通过木嵌、象牙嵌、螺钿嵌及百宝嵌，镶嵌出不同的图案，如山水、花卉、草虫，或加上银、铜装饰物。
• A style of furniture that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation.
  年左右起源于英国的家具样式；古典装饰和直线型设计存在其简朴之中。
• The most interesting ornamentation is found on a frieze and an arch-stone.
  最有趣的装饰是发现雕刻的柱子和一个石头牌楼。
• An opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone.
  不透明的石英，呈红色、黄色、褐色或深绿色，用于装饰或作宝石。
• The carved ornamentation on fan vaulting. ornate carvings in a church
  教堂中华丽的雕刻饰物
• She buys gold jewellery not only for ornamentation but also as an investment.
  她买金饰不仅是为了装饰，而且也是一种投资。
• Enter the length of the ornamentation detail, from the bottom of the staircase.
  输入装饰段的长度，从楼梯底部开始计算。
• The chairs were comfortable, functional and free of ornamentation.
  这些椅子舒适实用，而且看上去不显花哨。