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pansy

UK //ˈpænzi//US //ˈpænzi//

词源

源自法语‘pensée’,意为‘思想’,因其花朵形状似人脸,仿佛在沉思。

noun

❶ 一种小型、色彩鲜艳的园花植物,属于三色堇科,常用于装饰花园或花坛。

“She planted pansies in the garden to add color.”

(她在花园里种了三色堇,增添色彩。)

“Pansies are popular for their bright and varied colors.”

(三色堇因其鲜艳多样的颜色而广受欢迎。)

❶ 俚语中指懦弱或女性化的男性,带有贬义。

“He called him a pansy for not wanting to fight.”

(他因为他不愿意打架而称他为懦夫。)

“Don't be such a pansy, just try it!”

(别这么胆小,试试看!)

同义词:viola, coward, weakling

常见短语

shrinking violet — 指害羞或胆小的人,与‘pansy’的俚语用法类似,但语气较轻。

“She's no shrinking violet when it comes to public speaking.”

(在公开演讲时,她可一点都不害羞。)