embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ TEM8 ( embellishing, embellished, embellishes )

• 1. 

  V-T If something is embellished with decorative features or patterns, it has those features or patterns on it and they make it look more attractive. 装饰

  例：

  The boat was embellished with carvings in red and blue.

  这艘船饰有红、蓝雕刻。

  例：

  Ivy leaves embellish the front of the dresser.

  长春藤树叶装饰着梳妆台的正面。

• 2. 

  V-T If you embellish a story, you make it more interesting by adding details that may be untrue. 添油加醋

  例：

  I launched into the parable, embellishing the story with invented dialogue and extra details.

  我开始投入地讲这个寓言，编了些对话和额外细节为故事添油加醋。