flowering /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT The flowering of something such as an idea or artistic style is the development of its popularity and success. (思想或艺术风格的) 盛行

  例：

  He may be happy with the flowering of new thinking, but he has yet to contribute much to it himself.

  他也许对新思想的盛行感到高兴，但他自己还没有为此作出多大贡献。

• 2. 

  ADJ Flowering shrubs, trees, or plants are those which produce noticeable flowers. 开花的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...a late summer flowering plant like an aster.

  …像紫菀一样在夏末开花的植物。