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blossoming

UK //ˈblɒsəmɪŋ//US //ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'blosmen',与古英语 'blōstm'(花朵)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

verb

❶ 指花朵开放的过程,比喻事物开始发展或人展现才能的状态,常用于描述积极成长或繁荣的景象。

“The cherry trees are blossoming beautifully this spring.”

(今年春天樱花树开得格外美丽。)

“Her talent in painting is blossoming under the guidance of her teacher.”

(在老师的指导下,她的绘画天赋正在绽放。)

同义词:flowering, flourishing, thriving, blooming, developing

noun

❶ 指花朵盛开的时期或状态,也比喻事物或人处于快速成长或繁荣的阶段。

“The blossoming of the roses attracts many bees.”

(玫瑰盛开时吸引了许多蜜蜂。)

“We witnessed the blossoming of her career over the years.”

(我们见证了她多年来事业的蓬勃发展。)

同义词:bloom, flowering, flourishing, growth, development

常见短语

in full blossoming — 形容花朵完全盛开或事物处于最繁荣的阶段,强调达到巅峰状态。

“The garden is in full blossoming now, with flowers everywhere.”

(花园现在正处于盛花期,到处都是盛开的花朵。)

late blossoming — 指比通常时间更晚开花,或比喻人较晚才展现才能或取得成功。

“She was a late blossoming artist, gaining fame only in her 40s.”

(她是大器晚成的艺术家,直到40多岁才成名。)