新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

bud

英  [bʌd]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • buds

    1[C 可数名词] 芽 , 花蕾

    A bud is a small pointed lump that appears on a tree or plant and develops into a leaf or flower.

    双语例句

    例:

    Rosanna's favourite time is early summer, just before the buds open.

    罗莎娜最喜欢的时节是初夏,就在花蕾开放之前。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • nip something in the bud

    1把某事物消灭于萌芽状态

    If you nip something such as bad behaviour in the bud, you stop it before it can develop very far.

    双语例句

    例:

    It is important to recognize jealousy and to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.

    意识到嫉妒并在它发展到无法控制之前就把它消灭于萌芽状态,这一点至关重要。

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