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
It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please.
这只是个建议,你可按照你的意愿去做。
Pride apes humility.
大巧若拙。
The old view of Galileo was delightfully uncomplicated.