Definitions
n. a small growth that develops into a leaf or flower
芽；花蕾
v. to produce new buds
发芽；长出花蕾
Example
A tiny green bud appeared on the bare branch.
光秃秃的树枝上冒出了一个小小的绿芽。
Warmer spring temperatures can cause trees to bud earlier, leaving new growth vulnerable to sudden frost.
春季气温升高会使树木提前发芽，导致新芽容易受到突发霜冻的损害。
Collocations
- a flower bud
- a leaf bud
- in bud
- nip something in the bud
Word family
- budding (adj.)
Usage tip
动词过去式budded，现在分词budding，双写d。
FAQ
- What does bud mean?
- a small growth that develops into a leaf or flower to produce new buds
- How is bud pronounced?
- UK /bʌd/, US /bʌd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
