blossom /ˈblɒsəm/ CET4 TEM4 ( blossoming, blossomed, blossoms )

• 1. 

  N-VAR Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit. (果树的) 花

  例：

  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

  例：

  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？

  例：

  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

  例：

  Rain begins to fall and peach trees blossom.

  雨开始下，桃树就开花了。