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英语中经常出现许多关于色彩的词汇、习语,它们所代表或具备的象征意义与中国人的思维模式或异或同,对于我们了解其特殊的语言文化背景很有必要,下面就几种常用表示色彩的单词分类阐述,希望借此抛砖引玉,对色彩词形象鲜明的表达方式加强记忆,对于英文中色彩词的妙用加深理解,以此分享英语语言多彩的学习之乐。 1.Red红色 red是普通的红色,crimson为深红色,scarlet为鲜红色,vermillion则为朱红色。红色是三原色之一,它代表坚毅热烈和激情(fortitude and passion),在迷信色彩上代表魔块(magic),宗教上代表殉身(martyrdom),神爱(divine love)。红色被认为具有驱邪的力量,因此在重要场合及重要人物常常运用红色。例如用(Red carpet)经地毯欢迎国家元首,红衣主教(red hat),现代社会红色则代表革命(Revolution)。此外,red也用来表示金属铁(iron),红宝石(ruby)和宇宙中的火星(mars)。 red常常与其它词组成习语或很形象的隐喻或明喻表达法,以下是一些很有用的词组: 中文常说“赤字”英语中to be in the red负债)与之意思相同。 汉语中“红灯”往往是危险信号,英文red loght与之同义; 斗牛场上斗牛士用红布激怒公牛,所以不产生了to see red即“勃然大怒”的词组; to roll out red carpet for“铺上红地毯”意
Many English words, idioms, the symbolic meanings they represent or have and the Chinese people’s thinking patterns or differences or omissions often appear in English. It is necessary for us to understand their special linguistic and cultural background. Here are a few commonly used It is hoped that the author will give a brief introduction to the classification of words expressing color in order to enhance the memory of vivid expressions of color words and deepen understanding of the magical effect of color words in English so as to share the colorful learning of English language. 1.Red red red is normal red, crimson is dark red, scarlet is bright red, vermillion is vermilion. Red is one of the three primary colors, which stands for fortitude and passion, superstition for magic, religion for martyrdom, divine love. Red is considered to have the power of exorcism, so in important occasions and important people often use red. For example, the head of state, the red hat, and the red of modern society are represented by the carpet on behalf of the Revolution. In addition, red is also used to denote iron, ruby, and mars in the universe. Often used in idioms or metaphors or simile expressions with other words, here are some useful phrases: Chinese often says ”to be in the red“ in English ”deficit“). Chinese ”red light“ is often a danger signal, the English red loght synonymous; Bullfighting bullfighter provoked the Bulls with a red cloth, so did not produce to see red that ”rage“ phrase; to roll out red carpet for ”Shop on the red carpet" meaning