tart up

英 [tɑːt ʌp]

美 [tɑːrt ʌp]

把（房间或大楼）装饰得俗丽

柯林斯词典

• PHRASAL VERB 把(房间或大楼)装饰得俗丽
  If someonetarts upa room or building, they try to improve its appearance, often with the result that it looks vulgar.
  1. 'Have you ever wondered why British Rail would rather tart up their stations than improve services?' he asked.
     “你想过没有，为什么英国铁路公司宁肯把车站装饰得俗不堪耐，也不愿改善服务？”他问。
  2. ...tarted-up pubs.
     装饰俗气的酒吧

英英释义

verb

• dress up in a cheap and provocative way
• decorate in a cheap and flashy way
  1. the small-town bar was all tarted up

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