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white feather

/waɪt ˈfeðər/

翻译: 一个过时的英国说法,象征懦弱。历史上收到白羽毛意味着被指责为懦夫,尤其在战争期间,用来向男性施压以迫使他们参军。

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/waɪt ˈfeðər/C1informalbritish已废弃
  • zh一个过时的英国说法,象征懦弱。历史上收到白羽毛意味着被指责为懦夫,尤其在战争期间,用来向男性施压以迫使他们参军。

An old-fashioned British expression symbolizing cowardice. Historically, being given a white feather meant someone was accused of being a coward, especially during wartime when it was used to pressure men into military service.

  1. C1formalbritish

    A white feather is traditionally used as a symbol of cowardice, often given to someone perceived as avoiding duty or danger.

    zh懦弱的象征

    • During World War I, women would hand a white feather to men not in uniform.
    • He was given a white feather for refusing to fight.
    • The white feather became a powerful symbol of shame and cowardice.