decorative
UK/ˈdekərətɪv/US/'dekәreitiv/
TOEFL六级B2
释义
adj.
Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental rather than functional
装饰性的;供装饰用的
词根拆分
词根派生decorate + -ative(倾向于……的)= 倾向于美化;为好看而非实用。常与 functional(实用的)相对。
词根 dec 还连着 19 个词例句
- 1.
The vase is decorative rather than practical.
这个花瓶是装饰性的,并不实用。
- 2.
She added a few decorative touches to the room.
她给房间添了几处装饰性的点缀。