gilt
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/ɡɪlt/
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/ɡɪlt/
A thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold on an object to make it fancy.
The book had beautiful gilt lettering on the cover.
这本书的封面上有漂亮的烫金字。
Special papers that you buy to save money with the UK government, like a safe bet for your money.
Gilts are considered a safe investment because they are backed by the government.
金边债券被认为是一种安全的投资,因为它们由政府支持。
A young female pig, not yet fully grown.
The farmer raised a litter of gilts to sell at the market.
农民饲养了一窝小母猪,准备在市场上出售。