gaudy

• 形容某物过于艳丽、俗气或花哨，常指颜色刺眼或装饰过度而显得品味低下。

Describes something that is showy in a tasteless or vulgar way, often with bright colors or excessive ornamentation.

1. Showy in a tasteless wayB2formal

   Extravagantly bright or showy, often in a way that is considered vulgar or lacking in good taste.

   俗艳的

   • She wore a gaudy dress covered in sequins and rhinestones.
   • The room was decorated with gaudy wallpaper and plastic flowers.
   • His gaudy jewelry attracted unwanted attention.

   同义词brashflashygarishloudmeretriciousostentatiousshowytackytawdry

   反义词drabplainrestrainedsombersubdued

2. Overly decoratedB2informal

   Having too much decoration or ornamentation, making it look cheap or excessive.

   俗气的

   • The gaudy Christmas lights were visible from miles away.
   • I find that gaudy furniture to be quite tacky.
   • The restaurant's gaudy interior was overwhelming.

   同义词brassyflashygarishloudostentatiousoverwroughtshowytawdry

   反义词austereplainsimplesoberunderstated

• 指大学或学院里为庆祝而举办的盛大宴会或聚会，通常伴有食物和娱乐活动；也泛指任何喧闹、欢乐的节庆聚会。

A celebratory reunion feast or entertainment, typically held at a college.

1. College reunion feastB2formalbritish

   A celebratory feast or entertainment held at a British college for alumni reunions, often featuring formal proceedings and festivities.

   校友团聚宴

   • The college held its annual gaudy for former students.
   • He attended the gaudy at Oxford to meet old friends.
   • The gaudy included a formal dinner and speeches.
   • Alumni gathered for the traditional gaudy celebration.