be in bloom

IPA/biː ɪn blˈuːm/
IPA/biː ɪn blˈuːm/

be in bloom — 慣用語

1. of a plant, bush, or tree — to have its flowers fully open and visible, creating

1.慣用語B1
釋義

開花；盛開

花朵完全綻放的狀態

of a plant, bush, or tree — to have its flowers fully open and visible, creating a colourful or fragrant display.

例句

The apple orchard is in bloom, and the air smells sweet and fresh.

蘋果園正值開花期，空氣中飄散著香甜清新的氣味。

continuous state idiom: be + in bloom

Mei-Lin takes photos of the tulips while they are in bloom each spring.

美琳每年春天都會在鬱金香盛開時拍照。

同義詞
  • in flower

    interchangeable with 'in bloom', though 'in flower' is slightly more technical or botanical in tone.

  • blooming

    single-word alternative with the same meaning; 'the roses are blooming' = 'the roses are in bloom'.

  • in blossom

    used specifically for fruit trees (apple, cherry, plum) before they set fruit.

反義詞
  • out of bloom

    opposite state; used when the flowering period has ended.

  • dormant

    the resting state of a plant in winter, before new growth and flowering begin.

文法句型

be + in bloom

用法筆記

Always used in continuous form — 'is/are in bloom', not 'is in the bloom'. The subject must be a plant, tree, or garden; do not use for people's careers, beauty, or other abstract concepts.

常見錯誤

❌The rose in bloom looks beautiful.
✅The rose is in bloom and looks beautiful.
💡'in bloom' alone cannot modify a noun directly; it needs the verb 'be'.
❌Her singing career is in bloom.
✅Her singing career is flourishing.
💡'in bloom' is only used for plants and flowers, not for abstract success.