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marigold

UK //ˈmær.ɪ.ɡəʊld//US //ˈmer.ɪ.ɡoʊld//

词源

源自中古英语 'marygolde',由 'Mary'(圣母玛利亚)和 'gold'(金色)组成,因其颜色与圣母崇拜相关。

noun

❶ 一种常见的菊科花卉,通常有明亮的黄色或橙色花瓣,常用于园艺装饰或传统节日。

“She planted marigolds along the garden path to add color.”

(她在花园小径旁种了万寿菊来增添色彩。)

“Marigolds are often used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.”

(万寿菊常用于墨西哥亡灵节的庆祝活动。)

同义词:Tagetes, calendula, pot marigold

常见短语

marigold flowers — 指万寿菊的花朵,常用于描述其观赏或装饰用途。

“The altar was decorated with vibrant marigold flowers.”

(祭坛上装饰着鲜艳的万寿菊花朵。)

marigold tea — 用万寿菊花瓣泡制的茶,传统上被认为有舒缓或药用价值。

“She drank marigold tea to soothe her sore throat.”

(她喝万寿菊茶来缓解喉咙痛。)