bauble

bauble
[ˈbɔːb(ə)l]
noun
  1. a small, showy trinket or decoration, especially a light, brightly coloured sphere hung on a Christmas tree
    (尤指轻巧花哨,挂在圣诞树上的球形)小装饰品,小玩意
    ■(figurative)something of no importance or worth
    (喻)没价值的东西
  2. (historical)a baton formerly used as an emblem by jesters
    (史)(小丑的)笨伯杖
语源
  1. Middle English : from Old French baubel 'child's toy', of unknown origin
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