early summer, just before the buds open初夏, 就在花木含苞待放之际

almond trees that should come into bud soon即将萌芽的杏树

The flowers are bronzy in bud and bright yellow when open.这些花含苞待放时呈青铜色, 绽放后变成鲜黄色。

You heard what the boss said, bud.你听到头儿的话了, 伙计。

It is important to recognize jealousy and to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.重要的是意识到嫉妒心理, 并将其消灭在萌芽阶段, 以免失控。

The leaves were budding on the trees below.树下面部分正在抽芽。