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blos·som /ˈblɒsəm/ n. | vi.
I n.
1. (尤指果树的)花；(一棵树上开出的)全部花朵
cherry blossoms 樱桃花
This tree had an excellent blossom this year. 这棵树今年花开得真好。
2. 开花；开花期
The apple trees are in blossom. 苹果树正开花。
3. 生长期，发展期；茂盛期，兴旺期
4. (在新鲜、可爱或富有希望等方面)像花一样的东西
a blossom of literature 文学之花
5. 〈英俚〉〈讽〉女人
II vi.
1. (植物)开花；(地方)长满花
a garden in which roses blossom 玫瑰花盛开的花园
This lily blossoms very early. 这种百合开花早。
All the orchards blossom in spring. 所有的果园在春天繁花似锦。
2. 展开；发展；长成 (into,out)
a blossoming talent 展现中的才能
Her fear blossomed into terror. 她的害怕发展成为恐惧。
Scores of young officers suddenly blossomed out as economic experts. 一大批青年军官忽然成长为经济专家。
3. 变得明显，出现；繁盛，兴旺
As the morning blossomed we passed by the ruins of an old bridge. 早晨来临时，我们走过一座旧桥的遗址。
blossom with athletes and musicians 运动员和音乐家辈出
From then her career blossomed. 从那时起她的事业兴旺起来。
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