ornament /ˈɔ:nəmənt/ I. n. 1.[c]装饰品,点缀品: a shelf crowded with ornaments摆满装饰品的架子[考句]The Christmas tree was decorated with shining ornaments such as colored lights and glass balls. 圣诞树上点缀着一些闪闪发亮的饰物,有彩灯,还有玻璃球。2.[u]装饰,点缀: add something by way of ornament添加东西当作装饰 ‖II. vt. 装饰:ornament a dress with lace用花边装饰裙子
ornamental /ˌɔ:nəˈməntl/ adj.装饰的,装饰用的:ornamental beds of roses观赏用玫瑰花坛;an ornamental fountain装饰用的喷泉 The stream was dammed up to form ornamental lakes.溪流用水坝拦挡起来,形成了装饰性的湖泊。