thistle
n
any of various types of wild plant with prickly leaves and purple, white or yellow flowers (the national emblem of Scotland) 蓟(野生, 叶有刺, 花呈紫色、 白色或黄色, 为苏格兰的民族象徵). =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page ii.
🗣️ 情景例句
They graduated from high school last year.
他们去年高中毕业。
The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.
聪明人耳朵长,嘴巴短。
Imagine their surprise and delight when they broke open the packing cases and found that the fourth engine was sweet as honey -- still in perfect condition.