blossom

柯林斯词典

1. N-VAR Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit. (果树的) 花
The cherry blossom came out early in Washington this year. 华盛顿的樱花今年开得早。
2. V-I If someone or something blossoms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities. 成功发展
Why do some people take longer than others to blossom?
为什么有些人比其他人大器晚成呢？
What began as a local festival has blossomed into an international event. 开始时的一个地方节日已经发展成了一个国际盛会。
3. V-I When a tree blossoms, it produces blossom. (树) 开花
Rain begins to fall and peach trees blossom. 雨开始下，桃树就开花了。