glitz
glitz — 名詞
1. a deliberately showy, exciting appearance or atmosphere that is meant to impress
浮華
看似迷人但缺乏深度的華麗外表
a deliberately showy, exciting appearance or atmosphere that is meant to impress people, but often feels shallow or lacking in real substance
The film awards ceremony was full of glitz, with flashing cameras and expensive dresses everywhere.
那個電影頒獎典禮充滿了浮華，到處都是閃光燈和昂貴的禮服。
collocation: full of glitz
Eleni enjoyed the glitz of the fashion show, but she soon grew tired of it.
Eleni 很享受時裝秀的浮華，但很快就厭倦了。
Beneath all the glitz of the new shopping centre, Rin found little real character.
在新購物中心的所有浮華背後，Rin 找不到什麼真正的特色。
The casino's glitz attracted crowds of tourists each weekend, though locals rarely visited.
那家賭場的浮華每個週末都吸引大批觀光客，但當地人很少去。
Gabriel preferred the quiet charm of the countryside to the glitz of city nightlife.
Gabriel 更喜歡鄉村的寧靜，而不是城市夜生活的浮華。
- glamour
more neutral or positive; glitz suggests a gaudier, less refined version of glamour
- glitter
often interchangeable, but glitter can describe literal sparkling surfaces while glitz is an overall quality
- flashiness
focuses more on visual boldness; less tied to the idea of entertainment or show business
- ostentation
more formal and negative; implies a tasteless display of wealth
- simplicity
lacks the showy, attention-seeking quality of glitz
- understatement
deliberately restrained and modest, the opposite of glitz
文法句型
uncountable noun; often in the phrase 'glitz and glamour'
用法筆記
Often used in the set phrase 'glitz and glamour', which describes the exciting but shallow side of show business, fashion, or high-end entertainment.
常見錯誤
glitz — 動詞
1. to decorate or present something in a deliberately showy and extravagant way, of
誇飾；裝點
以誇張華麗的方式裝飾或呈現
to decorate or present something in a deliberately showy and extravagant way, often to make it seem more impressive or exciting than it really is
The developers glitzed up the old hotel with neon signs and gold paint.
開發商用霓虹招牌和金色油漆把那間老飯店打扮得浮華奪目。
phrasal pattern: glitz up [place]
Karim glitzed his online profile with dramatic photos and impressive-sounding job titles.
Karim 用戲劇化的照片和聽起來很厲害的職稱來包裝他的網路個人檔案。
The company glitzed the product launch with loud music, bright lights, and free drinks.
那家公司用吵鬧的音樂、明亮的燈光和免費飲料把新產品發表會辦得花俏奪目。
Wren thought the restaurant had been glitzed too much — the food was quite ordinary.
Wren 覺得那間餐廳裝飾得太浮誇了——餐點相當普通。
The magazine cover was glitzed up with huge fonts and celebrity photos.
那本雜誌封面用巨大的字型和名人照片打扮得光鮮亮麗。
文法句型
glitz + up + noun phrase
glitz + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the phrasal form 'glitz up'. The simple form 'glitz' is rare and usually appears in the passive or in marketing contexts.