1706, from Latin, where it was the name of a flower (Pliny), from Greek phlox "kind of plant with showy flowers" (probably Silene vulgaris), literally "flame," related to phlegein "to burn" (see bleach (v.)). Applied to the North American flowering plant by German botanist Johann Jakob Dillenius (1684-1747).
双语例句
1. A few whiffs of the raw , strong scent of phlox invigorated her.
福禄考花的缕缕新鲜、浓重的香味使她充满活力.
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2. All the sleeping stuff wake up ? primrose, baby iris, blue phlox.
所有熟睡的都醒了――樱草花 、 小蝴蝶花 、 蓝夹竹桃.
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3. All the sleeping things wake up – primrose, baby iris, blue phlox.
所有熟睡的花木都醒了——樱草花 、 小蝴蝶花 、 蓝夹竹桃.
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4. All the sleeping shelling wake up - primrose, baby iris, blue phlox.
所有酣眠的都醒了 —— 樱草花 、 小蝴蝶花 、 蓝夹竹桃.
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5. Perennial border such as daffodil, daisy, lily, phlox, iris, etc.