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Flowers 鲜花

收听与下载

Express yourself!

Every week we ask you a different question. Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation!

快来加入我们的讨论!

每周一个话题,听听伦敦人怎么说。你的看法又是什么呢?

How do you feel when you are given flowers? 你会给别人送花吗?你收到花的时候高兴吗?

Bride and her mother

A bouquet of white flowers can complement a bride's outfit

This is how some people feel about giving and receiving flowers:

One woman said it made her feel happy 高兴. Whilst another man said he preferred to give flowers because it was a simple gift 简单的礼物 to give and you can't go too wrong 不会出大错.

Another woman thought getting flowers was a romantic gesture 一种浪漫的表示 and one man described them as a fresh and bright gift that cheer people up 让人感到快乐.

Did you know...?

Fact

The lotus is the national flower of Egypt.

Language tip

A bouquet is an attractively arranged bunch of flowers.

Cultural tip

Around the world, red roses are given to symbolise love and passion.