late 14c., "to decorate, embellish," also "be an ornament to," from Old French aorner "to order, arrange, dispose, equip; adorn," from Latin adornare "equip, provide, embellish," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + ornare "prepare, furnish, adorn, fit out," from stem of ordo "order" (see order (n.)). The -d- was reinserted by French scribes 14c., in English from late 15c. Related: Adorned; adorning.
例文
1. His water-colour designs adorn a wide range of books.
彼の水彩デザインは多くの本を大いに活色させた。
2.Indigo tattoos adorn her forehead.
彼女の額にはインディゴ色のタトゥーが入っている。
3.Several magnificent oil paintings adorn the walls.
いくつかの壮大な油絵が壁面を彩っている。
4.She loved to adorn herself with finery.
彼女は派手な服を着るのが好きだ。
5.These qualities adorn the character of Portia,and these go to accomplish a perfect woman.