
好词典

源自法语‘pensée’,意为‘思想’,因其花朵形状似人脸,仿佛在沉思。
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!)
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。)