gilt
noun /ɡɪlt/
/ɡɪlt/
Idioms - [uncountable] a thin layer of gold, or something like gold that is used on a surface for decoration
镀金；金色涂层 - gilt lettering
烫印的金字
- gilt lettering
- gilts[plural] (British English, finance
金融 金边证券； 绩优证券 - [countable] a young female pig
小母猪
词源senses 1 to 2 Middle English: archaic past participle of gild.sense 3 Middle English: from Old Norse gyltr.
Idioms
take the gilt off the gingerbread
- (British English) to do or be something that makes a situation or achievement less attractive or impressive
使失去吸引力；令人扫兴；煞风景