late bloomer
US /leɪt ˈbluːmər/
UK /leɪt ˈbluːmər/
1.
大器晚成者, 晚熟的人
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.
他在職業生涯中是個大器晚成者，四十多歲才取得成功。
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Many creative geniuses are often considered late bloomers.
許多創意天才常被認為是大器晚成者。
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晚開花植物, 遲開的花
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.
這些玫瑰是晚開花的，要到秋天才開花。
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The garden features several beautiful late bloomers that provide color into winter.
花園裡有幾株美麗的晚開花植物，為冬天增添色彩。