flower vase · (fig.) female employee considered to be just a pretty face (attractive but not very competent)

huā píng

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She picked up one of the glass vases.

她拿了其中一个玻璃花瓶。

The wet vase left a mark on the table.

花瓶在桌上留下了水跡。

The flowers will look more beautiful in the vase.

把这些花插在花瓶里会更好看。

Put some water into the vase.

在花瓶里装些水。

The vase on my desk overturned when I jumped up in surprise.

我突然跳起来的时候把花瓶桌子上的打翻了。

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