
好词典

源自拉丁语 'viola',意为紫罗兰,后通过古法语 'violete' 进入英语。
❶ 紫罗兰,一种小型开花植物,通常有紫色、蓝色或白色的花朵,常用于花园装饰或作为礼物。
“She planted violets in her garden to add a splash of color.”
(她在花园里种了紫罗兰,增添了一抹色彩。)
“Violets are often associated with modesty and faithfulness.”
(紫罗兰常被象征为谦逊和忠诚。)
shrinking violets — 形容害羞或内向的人,通常带有轻微的幽默或调侃意味。
“Don't be such a shrinking violet—speak up and share your ideas!”
(别这么害羞——大声说出来,分享你的想法!)