the trappings of office 官场的排场
shed the trappings 摒弃浮华
royal trappings 皇家仪仗
worldly trappings 世俗的装饰
empty trappings 空洞的装束
1. He stripped away the trappings of his former life to find himself.
他摒弃了过去生活的所有浮华装饰，以寻找真实的自我。
2. The ceremony was filled with the traditional trappings of the festival.
仪式充满了节日的传统装饰。
3. She disliked the trappings of power that came with her new position.
她不喜欢新职位带来的权力表象。
4. The museum displayed the trappings of medieval knights.
博物馆展出了中世纪骑士的装束和装备。
A: Do you think the new manager will keep all the old trappings of the company culture?
A：你认为新经理会保留旧公司文化的所有那些表面装饰吗？
B: I hope not. I think he wants to strip away the unnecessary trappings and focus on efficiency.
B：我希望不会。我想他想摒弃那些不必要的装束，专注于效率。
1) 装饰物，陪衬物
2) 浮华的表面装束
3) 外表的华丽装饰（常含贬义）
1. 装饰物；陪衬物；（尤指）浮华的表面装束
e.g.
He abandoned the trappings of his former wealthy lifestyle.
他放弃了从前富裕生活方式的所有浮华装饰。
noun
1. Ornamentation or decoration, especially that which is superficial or showy.
2. The outward signs of power, authority, or status.
Synonym: ornamentation, decoration, finery