添油加醋
tiān​yóu​jiā​cù

embellish

  • created sense approved 添油加醋 · tiān​yóu​jiā​cù · embellish

    添油加醋

    tiān​yóu​jiā​cù

    embellish

    to exaggerate or add sensational details to a story or narration, often to make it more interesting or to mislead

    他在叙述这件事时故意添油加醋，把责任全都推到了别人身上。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 添油加醋 · tiān​yóu​jiā​cù · season

    添油加醋

    tiān​yóu​jiā​cù

    season

    literally to add oil and vinegar to food or a dish as seasoning

    他在做凉拌菜时添油加醋，调出的味道非常鲜美。

    expression

    created sense