to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive

They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers. 他们用彩带和鲜花装点婚车。

to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls

We're going to decorate the kitchen next week. 我们下周要粉刷厨房。

I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating. 我刷墙时很讨厌油漆味儿。

to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal

They were decorated for their part in the rescue. 他们因在此次救援行动中的表现而受到嘉奖。