goldplate

Thân thiện

The jeweler carefully goldplates the old watch.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To plate with gold: To coat or cover an object with a thin layer of gold, typically for decorative purposes or to enhance its value.

Usage

• The verb "goldplate" describes the specific process of applying a gold coating to another metal or material. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the item being plated).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The artisan will goldplate the antique picture frame to restore its original luster.
  • They decided to goldplate the watch to make it a more luxurious gift.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use (Rare): In business or project management contexts, "gold-plate" (often hyphenated) can figuratively mean to add expensive, non-essential features.
  • The client asked us not to gold-plate the software; they just wanted the basic, functional version.

Variants and Related Words

• Gold-plated (adj): Describes an object that has been coated with a layer of gold.
  • She wore a set of beautiful gold-plated earrings.
• Gold plating (n): The process itself or the resulting gold layer.
  • The gold plating on the cup began to wear off.

Synonyms

• Gild: To cover thinly with gold.
• Electroplate with gold: To use an electrochemical process to deposit gold.

Antonyms

• Strip: To remove a coating.
• Tarnish: To become less bright, especially for metals.

Related Phrases

• Solid gold: Made entirely of gold, as opposed to being plated.
• Vermeil: Silver (or sometimes bronze) that has been plated with gold.

Học thuật

Verb

1. plate with gold
   • goldplate a watch

Từ đồng nghĩa

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