bouquet

/buˈkeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /buˈkeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /bō-ˈkā bü-/ (ame, mw)

bouquet — noun

1. a set of cut flowers tied together in an attractive shape, often meant for givin

1.名詞B2
釋義

a set of cut flowers tied together in an attractive shape, often meant for giving to someone or for carrying in a wedding or another ceremony.

例句

Hana carried a white bouquet down the garden path at sunset.

carry a bouquet at a wedding

Theo bought his mother a bouquet of tulips after her concert.

bouquet of + flower type

同義詞
  • bunch

    more everyday and less focused on careful arrangement

  • arrangement

    stresses the design of the flowers, often in a vase or basket

  • posy

    usually a small bouquet; slightly old-fashioned

文法句型

a bouquet of + flowers

carry / give / receive a bouquet

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' plus a flower type, and strongly associated with gifts, weddings, and formal events. For flowers sold together without careful design, everyday English often uses 'bunch' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a bouquet flowers for my aunt.
✅I bought a bouquet of flowers for my aunt.
💡this sense normally uses 'bouquet of' before the flower type.
❌The shop sold ten bouquets bananas.
✅The shop sold ten bunches of bananas.
💡'bouquet' is for flowers, not ordinary groups of fruit.

2. the particular smell that a wine or similar drink gives off, especially one that

2.名詞C1
釋義

the particular smell that a wine or similar drink gives off, especially one that seems rich or pleasant.

例句

The red wine had a deep bouquet of berries and warm wood.

wine has a + adjective + bouquet

During the tasting, Noa praised the bouquet before taking another sip.

common in tasting language

同義詞
  • aroma

    broader and less tied to wine tasting

  • fragrance

    more often used for flowers, perfume, or pleasant general smells

  • scent

    more general and less technical

  • nose

    more technical tasting term, especially in wine writing

文法句型

the bouquet of + wine / drink

wine / drink has a + adjective + bouquet

用法筆記

Common in wine talk and menus, and much more formal and specialized than everyday 'smell' or 'aroma'. The subject is usually wine or another drink being judged for quality.

常見錯誤

❌The soup had a strong bouquet of onions.
✅The soup had a strong aroma of onions.
💡this sense is mainly used for wine and similar drinks, not ordinary food descriptions.
❌I bought a bouquet for the dinner table wine.
✅I bought a bouquet of lilies for the dinner table.' / 'The wine had a soft bouquet.
💡this word can mean either flowers or a drink's smell, depending on the context.