flowers
flowers — noun
- flowerssingular
- flowersesplural
1. On a plant, the brightly-coloured structure where seeds begin to grow; also, any
On a plant, the brightly-coloured structure where seeds begin to grow; also, any plant that people grow mainly for this feature.
Marco picked a big bunch of fresh flowers from the garden for his mother.
collocation: bunch of flowers
The flowers in the park bloom early in spring every year.
Isabela received a bouquet of white flowers after her piano recital.
Some flowers need direct sunlight and water every day to stay healthy.
Yara pressed a small wild flower between the pages of her notebook.
常見錯誤
2. The time when somebody or something is at its best, most active, or most success
The time when somebody or something is at its best, most active, or most successful.
The singer's career was in full flower during the late nineteen-nineties.
in full flower — fixed phrase for peak period
Min's talent for painting was in full flower during her twenties.
The movement for equal rights came into flower after the historic march.
This ancient city was in flower as a centre of trade and learning for over two centuries.
- decline
the period when someone or something is no longer at its best
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrases 'in flower', 'in full flower', or 'come into flower'. The sense is metaphorical, not literal.
flowers — verb
- flowerspresent simple I / you / we / they
- flowerses3rd person singular
- flowersing-ing form
- flowersedpast simple
1. (of a plant or tree) to produce flowers.
(of a plant or tree) to produce flowers.
The cherry trees in the park flower in early April every year.
Devika's rose bushes flowered for the first time this summer.
This type of orchid flowers only once every three years.
The jasmine plant flowers at night and fills the garden with its sweet scent.
用法筆記
Used for the biological process of a plant producing flowers. For broader figurative use (talent, friendship), see the verb sense 'DEVELOP FULLY'.
常見錯誤
2. (of a talent, feeling, or movement) to develop completely and become noticeable
(of a talent, feeling, or movement) to develop completely and become noticeable or successful.
Gabriel's love for music flowered after he joined the school choir.
The friendship between the two families flowered over many shared holidays.
Nora's interest in science flowered during the summer research programme.
Creativity flowers best when children are free to explore and ask questions.
- wither
to become weaker and fade away; opposite of figurative flowering
用法筆記
Metaphorical extension of the literal 'flower' sense. Common with abstract subjects like talent, interest, friendship, creativity. Often used in past tense ('flowered') or present habitual form.