springtime
UK/'spriŋtaim/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The season of spring
春天，春季
n.
An early, fresh, or hopeful period of something
（事物的）初期，焕新的时光
Root Breakdown
Native Englishspring + time = the time of spring. A transparent compound; figuratively the 'springtime of life' means a fresh, hopeful early period.
Root spring still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in springtime在春天
- 2.springtime bloom春日花开
- 3.springtime of life人生的春天
Example Sentences
- 1.
The whole valley turns green in springtime.
- 2.
He fondly recalls the springtime of his youth.