词汇 | bauble |
释义 | baubleWord family nounbaubleadjectivebaubling Jewellerybau·ble /ˈbɔːbəl $ ˈbɒː-/ noun [countableC] 1. DCJa cheap piece of jewellery 不值钱的首饰 2. British EnglishBrEAVTRADITION a brightly coloured decoration that looks like a ball and is used to decorate a Christmas tree 〔挂在圣诞树上的〕装饰球 Examples from the Corpus bauble• They're born to be automatons, consumed by baubles and gimmicks.• The jury box is set off by a walnut rail and descending baubles, round spheres of beautifully grained wood.• Some, like becoming High Sheriff of Somerset, were trouble-free baubles.• A bag of red wool was produced from a work basket and the looped baubles glittered on the tree.• Who knew when she might collapse in a heap of baubles and bangles?• This sumptuous bauble, appropriately named the Tor Abbey Jewel, was doubtless made for a wealthy patron.• The jewels, the diamonds, the baubles you're so fond of? (1300-1400) Old French babel |
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