gimcrack
英 [ˈdʒɪmkræk] 美 [ˈdʒɪmˌkræk]

adj.

华而不实的；

n.

小玩意；

英英释义

gimcrack[ 'dʒimkræk ]

• n.ornamental objects of no great value

  同义词：folderalfalderolfrillgimcrackerynonsensetrumpery

• adj.tastelessly showy

  同义词：brassycheapflashflashygarishgaudyloudmeretricioustackytattytawdrytrashy

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. These are just some gimcrack ornaments.
   这些只是些廉价的饰品。
2. The place had a certain gimcrack glamour.
   这个地方有一定的华而不实之美。

权威例句

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