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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)。
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。)
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。)
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。)