burgeon
/ˈbɜːdʒən/ · /ˈbɝːdʒən/
CEFR level C2Topic EconomyWord #7055 in the learning path
迅速增长；蓬勃发展
Definitions
v. To grow or develop rapidly.
迅速增长；蓬勃发展
Example
Her interest in gardening burgeoned after she moved here.
搬到这里后，她对园艺的兴趣迅速增长。
Demand for online courses has burgeoned as more adults seek flexible opportunities to develop professional skills.
随着越来越多成年人寻求灵活提升职业技能的机会，在线课程的需求迅速增长。
Collocations
- burgeoning demand
- a burgeoning industry
- a burgeoning population
Word family
- burgeoning (adj.)
Synonyms
- grow
- flourish
- expand
Antonyms
- shrink
- decline
Usage tip
现代常作不及物动词；burgeoning常用于名词前。
FAQ
- What does burgeon mean?
- To grow or develop rapidly.
- How is burgeon pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɜːdʒən/, US /ˈbɝːdʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
