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madder

UK //ˈmædə//US //ˈmædər//

词源

植物义项源自古英语'mædere',最终源自原始印欧语词根;形容词义项为'mad'的比较级形式,'mad'源自古英语'gemǣd'(疯狂的)。

noun

❶ 一种多年生植物,其根部可提取红色染料,常用于传统纺织染色工艺。

“The artist used madder to create a vibrant red hue in the fabric.”

(艺术家用茜草在织物上染出鲜艳的红色。)

“Madder roots have been cultivated for dye production since ancient times.”

(茜草根自古以来就被种植用于染料生产。)

同义词:rubia tinctorum, dyer's madder

adjective

❶ 比较级形式,表示比原级'mad'更强烈的愤怒或疯狂状态。

“His accusations made her even madder than before.”

(他的指控让她比之前更加愤怒。)

“The crowd grew madder as the politician continued lying.”

(随着政客不断说谎,人群变得越来越愤怒。)

同义词:angrier, more furious, crazier

常见短语

madder than a wet hen — 美国俚语,形容某人极度愤怒的状态,比落汤鸡(湿透的母鸡)更暴躁的形象。

“When he saw the dent in his car, he was madder than a wet hen.”

(当他看到车上的凹痕时,气得暴跳如雷。)