gilt
/gɪlt; ɡɪlt/ n
1 [U] gold (or sth resembling gold) applied to a surface in a thin layer （覆於物体表面的）薄层的金（或似金的物质）
[attrib 作定语]
a gilt brooch 镀金胸针.
2 gilts [pl] (finance 财) gilt-edged securities 金边证券.
3 (idm 习语) take the gilt off the `gingerbread do or be sth which makes a situation or achievement less attractive or worthwhile （做出）使情况或成就失色的事物.