关于颜色的英语习语white 1 a white elephant 释义：a very costly possession that is worthless to its owner and only a cause of trouble. 例句：You have bought yourself a white elephant, this house is far too isolated. No one will stay here and the upkeep will ruin you. 说明：相传一国王曾以白象送予敌人，以瓦解对方。 2 show the white feather 释义：to act in a cowardly way. 例句：The only time he showed the white feather was just before they attacked the enemy. 说明：该习语原指斗鸡的人认为有白羽毛的斗鸡不是良种鸡。 3 show the white flag 释义：to
