blossom

noun

UK/ˈblɒs.ᵊm/
US/ˈblɑː.sᵊm/

Definitions of blossom noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    a small flower or a cluster of flowers, typically found on a tree or plant

    花;花朵

    • Spring is the best time to admire apple blossoms in full bloom.

      春天是欣赏苹果花盛开的最佳时机。

    • The cherry blossoms in the park are a stunning sight.

      公园里的樱花盛开是一道壮观的风景。

    • She placed a delicate peach blossom by the window.

      她在窗边放了一朵精致的桃花。

verb

UK/ˈblɒs.ᵊm/
US/ˈblɑː.sᵊm/

Definitions of blossom verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    to produce flowers; of a plant, to have flowers emerge before it bears fruit

    (植物)开花;绽放

    • After a long winter, the tulips in the garden are finally beginning to blossom.

      经过漫长的冬天,花园里的郁金香终于开始绽放了。

    • Every spring, fruit trees blossom with beautiful flowers.

      每年春天,果树都会开出美丽的花朵。

    • The tree blossomed with white flowers under the warm sun.

      这棵树在温暖的阳光下开满了白色的花朵。

  2. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    to become more attractive, successful, or confident; to develop and become stronger or more successful

    (人)变得更有魅力;(关系)蓬勃发展;(事物)欣欣向荣

    • Since starting dance lessons, she has really blossomed into a confident young woman.

      自从开始上舞蹈课后,她真的蜕变成了一位自信的年轻女性。

    • Their company has blossomed under new leadership.

      在新领导的带领下,他们的公司蓬勃发展。

    • Over time, their friendship blossomed into a deep bond.

      随着时间的推移,他们的友谊发展成了深厚的羁绊。

Idioms

  • be in blossom

    Refers to a plant that is in the state of producing flowers.

    开花中

    The fruit trees start to be in blossom as spring arrives.

    随着春天的到来,果树开始开花。