
bloom
词源
源自古北欧语 'blóm',原意是花或开花,与古英语 'blōma'(金属块)同源,可能因花朵与金属光泽的相似性而产生关联。
noun
❶ 指花朵盛开的状态或时期,通常形容植物在特定季节展现的美丽花朵。
“The cherry trees are in full bloom in spring.”
(春天时樱花树盛开得正茂盛。)
“She picked a rose at the peak of its bloom.”
(她在玫瑰花开得最盛时摘了一朵。)
❶ 比喻人或事物处于最佳状态或最成功的阶段,常用来形容青春、才华等。
“She was in the bloom of youth when she became famous.”
(她成名时正值青春年华。)
“The artist's creativity reached its bloom in his 30s.”
(这位艺术家的创造力在三十多岁时达到巅峰。)
verb
❶ 指植物开花的过程,强调从花蕾到绽放的动态变化。
“These tulips bloom earlier than other varieties.”
(这些郁金香比其他品种开花更早。)
“The cactus blooms only once a year at night.”
(这种仙人掌一年只在夜间开花一次。)
❶ 表示发展或变得成功、健康,常用于抽象概念的成长。
“Her confidence bloomed after the successful performance.”
(成功演出后她的信心大增。)
“The small business bloomed into a national chain.”
(这家小企业已发展成全国连锁。)
常见短语
in bloom — 描述植物正处于开花期,也可比喻事物处于最佳状态。
“The botanical garden is most beautiful when all the flowers are in bloom.”
(当所有花卉盛开时,植物园显得最美。)
bloom of youth — 特指人年轻貌美、充满活力的青春时期。
“The portrait captured her in the bloom of youth.”
(这幅肖像画捕捉了她青春焕发的模样。)