tinsel
noun
UK/ˈtɪn.sᵊl/
US/ˈtɪn.sᵊl/
Definitions of tinsel noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Thin, shiny strips of material used for decoration, particularly during Christmas.
（尤指聖誕節期間使用的）金屬箔裝飾物；閃光裝飾物
The Christmas tree was adorned with shiny tinsel strands.
聖誕樹上掛滿了閃亮的金屬箔條。
They decorated the holiday party with glittering tinsel.
他們用閃閃發光的金屬箔裝飾了節日派對。
Strings of sparkling tinsel hung in the shop window.
閃閃發光的金屬箔條掛在商店的櫥窗裡。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)disapproving(貶義)
Something that appears exciting and attractive but is, in reality, superficial or of poor quality, especially in the context of the entertainment industry or a lifestyle.
（尤指娛樂業或某人的生活方式）華而不實；虛有其表
The movie was all tinsel, lacking any real substance.
這部電影華而不實，缺乏真正的內涵。
Their lavish lifestyle was just tinsel and show.
他們奢華的生活方式只是虛有其表。
His seemingly glamorous career was nothing but tinsel.
他看似光鮮的職業其實只是表面風光。