
好词典

源自拉丁语 'ficus',经由古法语 'figue' 传入英语,最终演变为现代英语的 'fig'。
❶ 无花果的复数形式,指一种甜味的水果,通常呈梨形,内部有许多小籽,可鲜食或制成果干。
“She bought fresh figs from the market.”
(她从市场买了新鲜的无花果。)
“Figs are often used in desserts and salads.”
(无花果常用于甜点和沙拉中。)
not give a fig — 表示对某事毫不在意或完全不关心,常用于口语中表达轻蔑或无所谓的态度。
“He didn't give a fig about what others thought of his new haircut.”
(他完全不在意别人对他新发型的看法。)