late bloomer
US /leɪt ˈbluːmər/
UK /leɪt ˈbluːmər/
1.
遅咲き, 大器晩成
a person whose talents or capabilities are not recognized or developed until later than usual
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He was a late bloomer in his career, finding success in his forties.
彼はキャリアにおいて遅咲きで、40代で成功を収めた。
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Many creative geniuses are often considered late bloomers.
多くの創造的な天才はしばしば遅咲きと見なされる。
2.
遅咲きの花, 遅咲きの植物
a plant that flowers later in the season than is typical for its species
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These roses are late bloomers, they won't flower until autumn.
これらのバラは遅咲きで、秋まで咲かないだろう。
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The garden features several beautiful late bloomers that provide color into winter.
庭には、冬まで色を添えるいくつかの美しい遅咲きの花がある。