blossoming

IPA/ˈblɒs.əm/
KK[blˈɑsəmɪŋ]IPA/ˈblɑː.səm/

blossoming — verb

  • blossomingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • blossomings3rd person singular
  • blossominging-ing form
  • blossomingedpast simple

1. When a tree, bush, or other plant opens its flowers, usually during a particular

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

When a tree, bush, or other plant opens its flowers, usually during a particular season and before the fruit begins to grow.

例句

The cherry tree in Yuki's back garden blossomed earlier than usual this spring.

tree + blossom + in spring season

After a mild winter, the apple orchard blossomed in early March.

同義詞
  • bloom

    more general; bloom can refer to any flower opening, while blossom is specific to fruit-bearing plants

  • flower

    less common as a verb; 'flower' can also be used for plants that do not bear fruit

反義詞
  • wither

    the opposite process — flowers dry up and die

  • die back

    when a plant's above-ground parts die off, often in winter

文法句型

tree/plant + blossom (in/during [season])

用法筆記

Intransitive only — the tree blossoms, but you cannot 'blossom the tree'. Frequently used with a time phrase (in spring, during March, after the rain).

常見錯誤

❌The gardener blossomed the roses.
✅The roses blossomed in the garden.
💡'blossom' is always intransitive; you cannot use an object after it.

2. When a person becomes more confident, skilled, or attractive over time, or when

2.動詞不及物C1
釋義

When a person becomes more confident, skilled, or attractive over time, or when a relationship or positive feeling develops steadily and becomes stronger.

例句

Rachel blossomed into a confident speaker after joining the school debate club.

blossom + into + noun phrase describing personal growth

Mira's musical talent blossomed when she began studying with an experienced pianist.

talent + blossom + with practice/guidance

同義詞
  • flourish

    slightly more formal; emphasises thriving in a suitable environment

  • thrive

    focuses on growing strong and healthy; often used for businesses as well as people

  • develop

    more neutral and general; does not carry the same vivid sense of unfolding

反義詞
  • wither

    the opposite — to lose confidence, energy, or strength

  • fade

    gradually become weaker or less noticeable

文法句型

person + blossom + into + noun phrase

relationship/feeling + blossom + (into something)

用法筆記

Often used with 'into' to show the result of development (blossom into a leader). The subject can be a person, a talent, a relationship, or an emotion. Rarely used in passive constructions.

常見錯誤

❌She was blossomed into a great artist by her teacher.
✅She blossomed into a great artist after years of practice.
💡'blossom' is intransitive and cannot be made passive.