英语习语是英语词汇中最活跃的一个组成部分,经受了长期的考验及千锤百炼而形成,是语言中的精华,在人们的日常生活交际中应用广泛。它反映了一个民族丰富多彩的民族性格和人文景观,蕴涵着深厚的文化内涵。所以,英语习语往往不能单从字面意义去理解和翻译。事实上,英语中,有些习语与花草、果蔬有关,但其含义却与花草、果 English idioms are one of the most active parts of English vocabulary. They have been subjected to long-term tests and tempered and formed. They are the essence of language and are widely used in people’s daily life. It reflects the rich and colorful national character and cultural landscape of a nation, implying profound cultural connotations. Therefore, English idioms often can not be understood and translated literally. In fact, in English, some idioms are related to flowers, fruits and vegetables, but their meaning is different from flowers and fruits