wallflower

英 ['wɔːlflaʊə(r)] 美 ['wɔːlflaʊər]

• n. [植]桂足香；桂香香水；壁花（社交场合因羞涩而受人冷落之人）

英英释义

Noun:

1. any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers

2. perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum

3. remains on sidelines at social event

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. She spent the whole evening being a wallflower.
   她整个晚上都当壁花。