festoon

/fe-stoon/US // fɛˈstun //UK // (fɛˈstuːn) //

花环,花旗,花灯,花彩

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
- : a decorative representation of this, as in architectural work or on pottery.
- : a fabric suspended, draped, and bound at intervals to form graceful loops or scalloped folds.
- : Dentistry. the garlandlike area of the gums surrounding the necks of the teeth.

v.有主动词 verb

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- : to adorn with or as with festoons: to festoon a hall.
- : to form into festoons: to festoon flowers and leaves.
- : Dentistry. to reproduce natural gum patterns around the teeth or a denture.
- : to connect by festoons.

verbdecorate

Forms: festooned

Synonyms

These form one of the many island groups that hang like a fringe or festoon on the skirt of the continent of Asia.
Between the posts hung a festoon of signalling flags, long pointed strips of bunting with red balls or blue on them.
For decoration use autumnal grasses, wheat, oats and corn, and festoon strings of them wherever possible.
Bank the fire-place and corners with boughs of autumn leaves, and festoon them in garlands wherever there is a vacant place.
"But I am not a fortune-teller," he said, letting his head drop into a festoon of towel, and towelling away at his two ears.