early 15c., "action of decorating, beautification," from Late Latin decorationem (nominative decoratio), noun of action from past participle stem of decorare (see decorate). Meaning "that which decorates" is from 1670s. As "a badge or medal worn as a mark of honor," it is attested from 1816 (often in plural, decorations).
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1. Interior decoration by careful coordination seems to have had its day.
精心搭配的室内装饰似乎已不再受欢迎了。
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2. The most arresting feature is the painted wall decoration.
最醒目的特点是绘有图画的墙面装饰。
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3. His genius was not confined to the decoration of buildings.
他的天赋不单体现在建筑物的装饰上。
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4. It was a building without any adornment or decoration.
这是一幢没有任何装潢或粉饰的大楼。
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5. He gave Stephanie a free hand in the decoration.
