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bouquets

UK //buːˈkeɪ//US //buˈkeɪ//

词源

源自法语 bouquet,原意为'小树林'或'花束',17世纪进入英语,后引申出酒类香气的含义。

noun

❶ 指精心搭配的花束,通常用于表达情感或装饰场合,如婚礼、庆典或赠礼。

“She received beautiful bouquets of roses on her birthday.”

(她生日时收到了漂亮的玫瑰花束。)

“The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies.”

(新娘手捧一束白色百合花。)

❶ 也可指酒类或香水的芳香气息,形容其独特而令人愉悦的气味。

“This wine has a rich bouquet of blackberries and spices.”

(这款酒带有浓郁的黑莓和香料香气。)

“The perfume's floral bouquet lasts all day.”

(这款香水的花香调能持续一整天。)

同义词:arrangement, bunch, nosegay, posy, fragrance

常见短语

throw the bouquet — 婚礼传统环节,新娘将花束抛向未婚女性宾客,象征传递幸福。

“All the single ladies gathered to catch the bouquet.”

(所有单身女士聚在一起准备接新娘抛出的花束。)

bouquet garni — 法式烹饪中用香草捆扎成的调味包,用于给汤或炖菜增添风味。

“The recipe calls for a bouquet garni of thyme and bay leaves.”

(食谱要求使用包含百里香和月桂叶的香草束。)