flower
/ˈflaʊə/ · /ˈflaʊər/
CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #294 in the learning path
花；开花植物
Definitions
n. The often colourful part of a plant that produces seeds.
花；开花植物
v. To produce flowers.
开花
Example
She placed fresh flowers in a vase by the window.
她把鲜花插进窗边的花瓶里。
Planting native flowers in urban parks can support pollinating insects and improve local biodiversity.
在城市公园种植本地花卉能够帮助传粉昆虫生存，并改善当地生物多样性。
Collocations
- a bunch of flowers
- cut flowers
- in flower
Word family
- flowering (adj.)
- flowery (adj.)
Synonyms
- bloom
- blossom
Usage tip
flower既可作名词“花”，也可作动词“开花”。
FAQ
- What does flower mean?
- The often colourful part of a plant that produces seeds. To produce flowers.
- How is flower pronounced?
- UK /ˈflaʊə/, US /ˈflaʊər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
