salad bowl

• 用于盛放或搅拌沙拉的碗；也比喻多元文化社会，即不同族裔群体在共存的同时保持各自的文化特性。

A bowl used for serving or tossing salad, or metaphorically, a term describing a multicultural society where different ethnic groups maintain their distinct identities while coexisting.

1. Container for saladA1formal

   A large bowl used for mixing and serving salad.

   沙拉碗

   • She tossed the lettuce and tomatoes in a large salad bowl.
   • The wooden salad bowl is perfect for serving.
   • He bought a new glass salad bowl for the party.

2. Cultural metaphorB2formalamerican

   A concept describing a society where different cultures mix but retain their distinct characteristics, unlike a melting pot.

   沙拉碗（文化隐喻）

   • Canada is often described as a salad bowl of cultures.
   • The salad bowl model celebrates diversity and coexistence.
   • In a salad bowl society, each group keeps its unique traditions.