(1) adorn with, bedeck with, deck with意思均是“装饰、打扮(人或物)”。
- He likes to show his wealth by adorning his wife with jewels.
他喜欢把妻子打扮得珠光宝气来摆阔。 - The temple was adorned with valuable paintings, gold statues, and other precious objects. 寺庙装饰有珍贵绘画、黄金雕像及其他贵重物品。
- The Christmas tree was decked with flowers made of golden paper.
圣诞树装饰着金色的纸花。
(2) decorate with表示:①用……装饰;美化(房屋等);②授予(奖章、勋章等)。
- At Christmas we decorate the living room with colored paper and lights.
圣诞节我们用彩纸和彩灯装饰起居室。 - The general was decorated with the Military Cross in recognition of his defeating the enemy.
这位将军被授予十字勋章以表彰他打败敌人的功绩。
(3) festoon with是“用……装饰(房间等)”,常用被动式。
- The room was festooned with colorful paper chains.
房间装饰着色彩鲜艳的纸花链。
(4) ornament with是“用……装饰(某物)”。
- At Christmas time we ornament the living room with lights and colored balloons.
圣诞节时,我们用很多灯和彩色气球装饰起居室。