blossom

• 名词，指花或一树、一丛盛开的花，尤指果树或灌木上的花；也可指开花、花期。

A noun referring to a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush.

1. Flower of a plantA2formal

   The flower or flowers of a plant, especially of a fruit tree.

   花

   • The cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week.
   • Bees gather nectar from the apple blossoms.
   • The tree is covered in beautiful pink blossoms.

   同义词bloomefflorescenceflower

2. Period of floweringB1formal

   The state or time of flowering.

   开花期

   • The orchard is at its peak blossom in early spring.
   • The blossoms last for only a few weeks.
   • We visited Japan during the cherry blossom season.

   同义词anthesisbloomefflorescenceflorescenceflowering

• 动词，表示植物开花、花朵绽放；也比喻事物发展、成长、繁荣或人变得更有魅力、更自信。

A verb used to indicate the process of developing, maturing, or flourishing, often in a positive or attractive way.

1. B1formal

   To produce flowers or bloom, especially in plants.

   开花

   • The cherry trees blossom in early spring.
   • These roses blossom beautifully in the garden.
   • The plant blossoms only after a period of cold weather.

   同义词bloomeffloresceflower

2. Develop or flourishB2formal

   To develop, mature, or become successful in a positive way.

   茁壮成长

   • Her talent blossomed after years of practice.
   • The small town blossomed into a bustling city.
   • Their friendship blossomed during the summer camp.

   同义词bloomdevelopflourishgrowmatureprogressprosperthrive

   反义词declinedeterioratefadestagnatewither

短语动词变体blossom out