Word · Frequency #7978
gilts
镀金；镀金层；金箔
gilts is the plural of gilt.
核心释义
a thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold, used to cover a surface
- 1.
薄层的金或其他金属；镀金。
Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.
- 2.
金或类似金色的涂层
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
薄层的金或其他金属；镀金。；金或类似金色的涂层；镀金；眩目的外表；小母猪
用法In use
The picture frame was covered in thick gilt that shone in the light.
用法提示：本句中 'gilt' 作名词，指镀金涂层。
The antique vase had delicate gilt decorations along its rim.
用法提示：本句中 'gilt' 作名词，指镀金装饰。
The jeweler applied a layer of gilt to the brass brooch to make it look more expensive.
用法提示：本句中 'gilt' 作名词，指镀金层。
the gilt on sth
用 on 指出镀金层附着在哪个物体上，gilt 前一般加 the。
The gilt on the mirror frame is starting to flake.
镜框上的镀金层开始剥落了。
the gilt wears off (sth)
说镀金层磨损、脱落，常用 wear off 或 come off。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- gilt frame
- 镀金框架
- The painting had an ornate gilt frame.这幅画有一个华丽的镀金框架。
- gilt mirror
- 镀金镜子
- She admired herself in the antique gilt mirror.她在古董镀金镜子里欣赏自己。
- gilt lettering
- 镀金字
- The book's title was in gilt lettering on the cover.书的标题在封面上是镀金字。
- gilt bronze
- 镀金青铜
- The statue was made of gilt bronze.这座雕像是由镀金青铜制成的。
- gilt surface
- 镀金表面
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
gilt 发音类似“给尔特”，想象给物品镀上一层黄金，记住不是 guilt（内疚）。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于描述装饰、艺术品或建筑上的镀金层，属于中性偏正式语体。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the /ɪlt/ ending with gilt. Note that 'gild' (/ɡɪld/) looks similar but ends with a different sound.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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