1640s, "strikingly beautiful," from French floride "flourishing," from Latin floridus "flowery, in bloom," from flos "flower" (see flora). Sense of "ruddy" is first recorded 1640s. Meaning "highly decorated, profusely adorned (as with flowers)" is from 1650s. Related: Floridly.
florid 双语例句
1. The bartender had a florid face and a receding hairline.
酒吧男招待面色红润，前额有点脱发。
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2. Jacobs was a stout, florid man.
雅各布斯身材结实，脸色红润。
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3. His usually florid complexion seemed drained of colour.
他通常红润的脸色看上去没有了血色。
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4. Years of heavy drinking had given Alison a florid complexion.
