1. intended to make something look more attractive
裝飾性的，用於美化的
The decorative pillows added a pop of color to the sofa.
那些裝飾性抱枕為沙發增添了一抹亮色。
She bought a decorative vase for the mantelpiece.
她買了一個裝飾性的花瓶放在壁爐架上。
Decorative Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
decorative
adjective
快速理解
What does "Decorative" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Decorative"?
形容主要用於裝飾、美化而非實用目的的事物。
- 1
裝飾性
EN: used to make something look more attractive
翻譯: 用於使某物看起來更美觀
- 2
非實用性
EN: serving an ornamental rather than a functional purpose
翻譯: 主要用於觀賞而非實際功能
- 3
美觀性
EN: adding beauty or visual interest to something
翻譯: 為某物增添美感或視覺趣味
小提醒：注意 'decorative' 強調的是外觀美化，而非實用性。例如 'decorative pillow' 是指裝飾用的抱枕，可能不適合實際靠枕。
發音（How to Pronounce "Decorative" in English）
How to pronounce "Decorative" in English?"Decorative" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Decorative" from YouTube Videos
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“So these are not decorative pillows. Some people have decorative pillows, um, on their bed.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. serving a purely aesthetic rather than functional purpose
僅供觀賞而非實用的
The intricate carvings on the door were purely decorative.
門上精緻的雕刻純粹是裝飾性的。
The fence has a decorative lattice pattern.
這道圍欄有著裝飾性的格子圖案。
3. relating to the art or practice of decoration
與裝飾藝術或裝飾手法相關的
She studied decorative arts in college.
她在大學時學習裝飾藝術。
The museum has a fine collection of decorative objects from the Art Nouveau period.
這間博物館收藏了一批精美的新藝術時期裝飾物件。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Decorative"?How to make natural sentences with "Decorative"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| decorative + noun | 裝飾性的... | The decorative pillows added a pop of color to the sofa. (這些裝飾性的抱枕為沙發增添了一抹亮色。) |
| be + purely decorative | 純粹是裝飾性的 | The carvings on the facade are purely decorative. (建築正面的雕刻純粹是裝飾性的。) |
| for decorative purposes | 為了裝飾目的 | These lights are used for decorative purposes only. (這些燈僅用於裝飾目的。) |
| decorative element/feature | 裝飾元素/特色 | The intricate moldings are a key decorative element of the room. (精緻的線板是這個房間的一個關鍵裝飾元素。) |
| more decorative than functional | 裝飾性大於實用性 | The antique vase is more decorative than functional. (這個古董花瓶裝飾性大於實用性。) |
用法說明
How is "Decorative" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Decorative"?
decorative 與 decoratively 的用法區別
- decorative 是形容詞，用來描述某物具有裝飾性質或外觀。
- decoratively 是副詞，用來描述「以裝飾性的方式」進行的動作。
- 常見錯誤是將形容詞 decorative 直接當作副詞來修飾動詞。
- 記住：修飾名詞用 decorative；修飾動詞、形容詞或整個句子用 decoratively。 EN: She bought some decorative pillows for the sofa. 翻譯: 她買了一些裝飾性的抱枕放在沙發上。
EN:The artist arranged the flowers decoratively in the vase.
翻譯:藝術家將花朵以裝飾性的方式插在花瓶裡。
EN:The frame is purely decorative and has no functional use.
翻譯:這個畫框純屬裝飾，沒有任何實用功能。
EN:The icing was applied decoratively to the edge of the cake.
翻譯:糖霜被以裝飾性的手法塗抹在蛋糕邊緣。
總結建議
當描述物品的屬性時使用形容詞 decorative，而描述動作進行的方式時則使用副詞 decoratively。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Decorative" and similar words?How to choose "Decorative" vs alternatives?
decorative vs ornamental
兩者皆指「裝飾性的」，但 'decorative' 強調美化外觀的實用功能，而 'ornamental' 則更強調純粹作為裝飾品，可能缺乏實用性。
decorative vs adornment
'decorative' 是形容詞，描述物品的裝飾性質；'adornment' 是名詞，指具體的裝飾物或裝飾行為本身。
decorative vs embellished
'decorative' 描述物品本質上具有裝飾功能；'embellished' 則強調在原有基礎上添加裝飾，有時帶有「潤飾、誇大」的含義。
口語用法
How is "Decorative" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Decorative"?
引述
在口語中，有時會引述他人的評價或描述，用來間接表達看法。 EN: She said the new wallpaper was "decorative" but a bit too busy. 翻譯: 她說新壁紙「裝飾性」很強，但有點太花俏了。
EN:My mom always calls my collection of shells "just decorative."
翻譯:我媽總說我收集的貝殼「只是裝飾用的」。
語氣強調
在對話中，可能會重複或強調這個詞，以突顯某物「僅供觀賞」或「非實用」的特性。 EN: It's purely decorative—don't actually try to sit on it! 翻譯: 這完全是裝飾性的——千萬別真的坐上去！
EN:The icing on that cake is decorative, not really meant to be eaten.
翻譯:蛋糕上的糖霜是裝飾用的，不是真的拿來吃的。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可能會用這個詞作為填充，來描述眼前所見的物品或環境。 EN: The room has... decorative elements, like those carved panels. 翻譯: 這個房間有…一些裝飾性的元素，比如那些雕刻板。
EN:We bought a few... decorative pieces to brighten up the hallway.
翻譯:我們買了幾件…裝飾性的擺設，讓走廊亮眼一些。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "decorative" 用於上述口語中的停頓或隨意引述情境。建議使用更精確的術語，如 "ornamental"、"adornment"，或直接描述其美學功能，以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Decorative"?What fixed phrases with "Decorative" should I remember?
decorative arts
noun phrase
裝飾藝術
decorative element
noun phrase
裝飾元素
decorative touch
noun phrase
裝飾點綴
purely decorative
adjectival phrase
純裝飾性的
decorative pattern
noun phrase
裝飾圖案
decorative object
noun phrase
裝飾物件
highly decorative
adjectival phrase
高度裝飾性的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Decorative"?Which "Decorative" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The room has many decoratives.
✓The room has many decorative items.
"Decorative" 是形容詞，不能直接當作可數名詞使用。需要加上一個名詞（如 items、objects、pieces）來形成完整的名詞片語。
×The Christmas decorative is beautiful.
✓The Christmas decoration is beautiful.
單指一個具體的「裝飾物」時，應使用名詞 "decoration"。"Decorative" 是形容詞，用來描述某物具有裝飾性質或功能。
×The frame is decorated very decorative.
✓The frame is very decorative.
"Decorative" 本身就是形容詞，可以直接用 "very" 等副詞修飾，不需要先使用動詞 "decorated"。"Decorated" 是動詞的過去分詞，常表示「被裝飾過的」。
×This is a decorative object for decoration.
✓This is a decorative object. / This object is for decoration.
句子中同時使用形容詞 "decorative" 和表示目的的片語 "for decoration" 會造成語意重複。應擇一使用即可。
×decoritive / decorational
✓decorative
常見的拼字錯誤是混淆字根 "decor-" 與結尾 "-ative"。正確拼法是 "decorative"。並無 "decoritional" 這個字。
詞形變化
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