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tinsel
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈtɪn.səl/ us /ˈtɪn.səl/
long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas: （尤指圣诞节期间的）金属箔装饰物，闪光纸装饰物
a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel缀有闪光纸饰物的圣诞树
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disapproving
something, especially the entertainment business or someone's way of living, that seems exciting and attractive, but is really of low quality or value: （尤指娱乐业或某人的生活方式）花哨而低俗，浮华
The show was all tinsel and glitter.这一展览会华而不实。
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tinsel | American Dictionary
tinsel
noun[ U ]
us/ˈtɪn·səl/
thin strips of a shiny material used as decoration, esp. on Christmas trees
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