gilt
n
1 [U] gold (or sth resembling gold) applied to a surface in a thin layer (覆於物体表面的)薄层的金(或似金的物质)
[attrib 作定语]
a gilt brooch 镀金胸针.
2 gilts [pl] (finance 财) gilt-edged securities 金边证券.
3 (idm 习语) take the gilt off the `gingerbread do or be sth which makes a situation or achievement less attractive or worthwhile (做出)使情况或成就失色的事物.
🗣️ 情景例句
How much time will it take for my mail to get to where it is going?
我的信件到达它要去的地方要用多少时间?
High-heeled shoes
高跟鞋
With great difficulty, he climbed into the shop window to get the dress.