特别广播英语第 100 课：People and Colors 不同的人与不同的颜色-3

They associate red with a strong feeling like anger. Red is used for signs of danger, such as STOP signs and fire engines. 人们把红色同愤怒这种强烈的感情联系在一起，红色被用作危险的樗，例如，停止的标志、救火车的标志。

The holiday which is associated with red is Valentine's Day. On February 14, Americans send red hearts to people they love. 跟红色联系在一起的节日是瓦伦泰情人节。在每年2月14日，美国人都给他们所爱的人纷纷寄送红心。

Orange is the bright, warm color of leaves in autumn. People say orange is a lively, energetic color. 橙色是秋季叶子的鲜暖色。人们说橙色是充满生命活动的积极向上的颜色。

They associate yellow, too, with happiness. Because it is bright, it is used for signs of caution. 人们也把黄色和幸福快乐联系在一起。因为黄色鲜艳，黄色也被用作黄牌警告的标志。

Green is the cool color of grass in spring. People say it is a refreshing and relaxing color. Machines in factories are usually painted light green. 绿色是冷色，是春季草坪的颜色。人们说，绿色使人觉得大地回春万象更新，是使人心旷神怡的颜色。各工厂的机器大多数都被油漆成嫩绿色。

Blue is the color of the sky, water, and ice. Police and Navy uniforms are blue. When people are sad, they say "I feel blue." 蓝色是蓝天、碧水和晶冰的颜色。警察和海军的制服都是蓝色。当人们心情悲伤时，人们会说"I feel blue"（我觉得心情很混丧）。

They associate blue with feelings like unhappiness and fear. 人们把不愉快和恐惧之类的感觉同蓝色联系在一起。

Violet, or purple, is the deep, soft color of darkness or shadows. People consider violet a dignified color. 紫罗兰色，或者叫紫色，是阴暗处的暗淡而又轻柔的颜色。人们认为紫罗兰是一种高贵庄严的颜色。

They associate it with loneliness. On Easter Sunday people decorate baskets with purple ribbons. 人们把柴油色与孤家寡人惟我独尊联系在一起。在复活节的礼拜日，人们用紫色的丝带来装饰盛蛋的筐篮。

White is the color of snow. People describe white as a pure, clean color. 白色是雪的颜色。人们把白色说成是纯洁干净的颜色。