plural flowers
plural flowers
Learner's definition of FLOWER
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a : the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops花;花朵 -
The plant is known for its large white flowers. [=blossoms]这种植物因其大朵的白花而闻名。
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The tree came into flower early this year. [=the flowers on the tree bloomed early this year]今年这棵树开花开得早。
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The bushes should be in flower soon. [=the flowers should be blooming soon]这些灌木应该很快就开花了。
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These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.这些植物开(满)花时非常香。
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sometimes used figuratively.有时用作比喻 — see color picture on this page b : a small plant that is grown for its beautiful flowers开花植物 c : a cut stem of a plant with its flower花枝 2
[singular] literary : the best part of something精华;精粹;精英 —
used in the phrase the flower of用于短语the flower of -
The flower of a generation was lost in that war. [=the best members of a generation died in that war]一代精英在那场战争中牺牲了。
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He wrote his best works while in the flower of his youth. [=when he was young]他在风华正茂时写出了自己最好的作品。
2 flower /ˈflawɚ/ verb
flowers; flowered; flowering
flowers; flowered; flowering
Learner's definition of FLOWER
[no object]
2
: to develop or grow in a successful way成熟;繁荣