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词汇 window dress
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Definition of window dress in English:

window dress

verb ˈwɪndə(ʊ) drɛs

  • 1no object To arrange and display goods attractively in a shop window.

  • 2with object To arrange or present (something) in a way that creates a falsely favourable impression; specifically to manipulate (a balance sheet or portfolio) so as to suggest falsely a strong financial position. Also without object. Compare "window dressing".

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Liverpool Mercury. From window + dress, after window dresser and window dressing.

Definition of window dress in US English:

window dress

verbˈwɪndə(ʊ) drɛs

  • 1no object To arrange and display goods attractively in a shop window.

  • 2with object To arrange or present (something) in a way that creates a falsely favourable impression; specifically to manipulate (a balance sheet or portfolio) so as to suggest falsely a strong financial position. Also without object. Compare "window dressing".

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Liverpool Mercury. From window + dress, after window dresser and window dressing.
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