bud

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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 English
budother
=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.

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