bud
UK/bʌd/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
A small swelling on a plant stem that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
芽，花蕾
v.
To form or produce buds; to begin to grow or develop
发芽，萌芽
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbudother
=bud
Common Collocations
- 1.nip in the bud扼杀在萌芽
- 2.flower bud花蕾
Example Sentences
- 1.
Spring flowers begin to bud when the weather warms up.
- 2.
We need to nip this problem in the bud before it grows.