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bloom
/bluːm/
The word evokes a sense of peak vitality, openness, and natural progression. It is deeply tied to the visual image of a flower unfolding, which carries an inherent feeling of positivity, freshness, and fruition. When applied to people or talents, it suggests a transition from a dormant or hidden state to one of full visibility and success. Unlike "grow," which describes size or quantity, "bloom" emphasizes quality, beauty, and the achievement of a prime state. In physical contexts, such as skin or complexion, it denotes health and youthfulness. It is more evocative than "redness," implying a glow that comes from within rather than an external irritation.
💬Trò chuyện
Did you get those peonies for Karen? They need to bloom by Friday.
My bad, totally blanked. I'll swing by the shop now.
Ý nghĩa
To develop or flourish; to thrive.
"Her talent began to bloom."
Ví dụ
Look, the jasmine will bloom any day now!
Wow, your skin has such a healthy bloom today.
I can feel my confidence finally start to bloom.
These lilies are in full bloom, just look at them!
God, your face just bloomed when he walked in!
The garden is just starting to bloom again.
I can't believe this single bloom cost twenty dollars!
Wait, does the cherry bloom usually last this long?
Stop it! You're making my cheeks bloom with embarrassment!
He really began to bloom after moving to the city.
Cụm từ kết hợp
cherry **bloom**
The flowers of a cherry tree.
We visited Japan during the cherry bloom.
full **bloom**
The state of having reached the most attractive or developed stage.
The roses are in full bloom.
youthful **bloom**
A healthy, fresh appearance associated with youth.
Her skin retained its youthful bloom.
economic **bloom**
A period of significant economic growth and prosperity.
The city experienced an economic bloom.
flower **bloom**
The process or state of a flower opening.
The delicate flower bloom lasted only days.
Thành ngữ & Tục ngữ
in full **bloom**
Having reached the most developed or attractive stage.
The garden was in full bloom.
nip in the bud
To stop something at an early stage before it develops.
We need to stop this problem before it blooms.
burst into **bloom**
To suddenly start flowering profusely.
The desert plants burst into bloom after the rain.
Từ nguyên
The word 'bloom' originates from the Old English word 'bloma,' meaning 'mass of flowers' or 'blossom.' This, in turn, is believed to derive from a Proto-Germanic root 'blōmō-' which also relates to the concept of blooming or flowering. It shares a common ancestor with words like the Dutch 'bloem' (flower) and German 'Blume' (flower). The verb form developed from the noun, initially meaning 'to blossom' and later extending metaphorically to mean 'to flourish' or 'to thrive.' The sense of a rosy color on the skin is a later development, referring to a healthy, flower-like appearance.