decoration

decoration — noun

1. things people add to an object, a space, or an event to make it look more intere

1.名詞B1
釋義

things people add to an object, a space, or an event to make it look more interesting or beautiful; also the activity of adding such things

例句

The wedding hall was filled with flower decorations in white and pink.

collocation: flower decorations

Nadia hung colourful paper decorations around the room for the birthday party.

同義詞
  • ornament

    more specific — a small object used as decoration, often for a tree or shelf

  • embellishment

    more formal; emphasizes extra detail added to make something richer or more elaborate

  • adornment

    formal; focuses on the act of beautifying, especially personal appearance

  • trim

    informal American English for the decorative extras on clothing or a room

反義詞
  • bareness

    state of having no decoration at all

  • plainness

    lack of decoration, deliberately simple

文法句型

decoration + noun (e.g. decoration scheme)

adjective + decoration(s)

decoration(s) for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to the general activity or process ('She spends her free time on decoration'); countable (often plural) when referring to specific objects used to make something look nicer ('the birthday decorations').

常見錯誤

❌We need to buy decoration for the party.' (singular countable, implying only one item).
✅We need to buy decorations for the party.
💡use the plural form when referring to multiple decorative items.
❌The decoration of the room took all day' (vague).
✅The room decorations took all day to set up.
💡context usually makes it clear whether you mean the activity or the objects.

2. the work of changing how a room, house, or building looks by painting its walls,

2.名詞B1
釋義

the work of changing how a room, house, or building looks by painting its walls, putting up wallpaper, or preparing surfaces

例句

The whole family helped with the decoration of the living room over the weekend.

Haruto hired a professional team to handle the interior decoration of his new flat.

collocation: interior decoration

同義詞
  • painting

    narrower — only applying paint, not wallpaper

  • papering

    narrower — only putting up wallpaper

  • redecorating

    doing decoration again to refresh the appearance

文法句型

do the decoration

interior/home decoration

decoration of + noun (room/house/building)

用法筆記

Always uncountable. This sense refers specifically to practical surface work — painting, wallpapering, plastering — not to adding ornaments or decorative objects (see sense 1). 'Interior decoration' is a fixed phrase covering both this sense and sense 1 within the design profession.

常見錯誤

❌I put up some paintings — that counts as decoration for this room' (blurring senses 1 and 2).
✅I painted the walls and put up new wallpaper
💡the decoration is finally done.' — sense 2 is about the paint/paper work itself, not about adding objects.

3. an official medal, badge, or ribbon given to someone as a public honour for brav

3.名詞B2
釋義

an official medal, badge, or ribbon given to someone as a public honour for brave actions, long service, or special achievement

例句

The general wore his military decorations on the left side of his jacket.

collocation: military decorations

Each firefighter received a decoration for bravery during the rescue operation.

同義詞
  • medal

    more specific — a flat piece of metal with a design, the most common form of decoration

  • award

    broader — can be money, a trophy, or a certificate, not always worn

  • badge

    a smaller pin worn on clothing, less formal than a full medal

  • honour

    the general concept of public recognition, which may include a decoration

文法句型

receive/earn/wear a decoration

military decoration

decoration for + noun (bravery/service)

用法筆記

Countable. Often used in the plural ('decorations') when referring to all the medals a person has received. This is a formal or official register, common in military and government contexts. The phrase 'decoration for bravery/service' is a fixed pattern.

常見錯誤

❌He got a decoration for his birthday.
✅He got a decoration for his service in the army.
💡a decoration in this sense is an official honour, not a birthday present.
❌She wore a pretty decoration on her dress.' (blurring senses 1 and 3).
✅She wore a medal-like decoration on her uniform, given by the president.
💡sense 3 refers to official honours, not fashion accessories.