bud

US /bʌd/
UK /bʌd/
"bud" picture
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芽, 花蕾

a compact knob-like growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot

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The rose bush is full of new buds.
玫瑰丛上长满了新芽。
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The tree's buds are starting to open.
树的芽开始绽放。
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sproutshootgermbloomblossom
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伙计, 朋友

a friend or companion (informal)

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Hey, bud, how's it going?
嘿，伙计，最近怎么样？
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He's my best bud from college.
他是我大学里最好的朋友。
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palmatechumbuddyfriend
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发芽, 萌芽

to begin to grow or develop; to sprout

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The trees are starting to bud in spring.
春天树木开始发芽。
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New ideas often bud from unexpected conversations.
新想法常常从意想不到的对话中萌芽。
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sproutgerminateblossomflowerbloom
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taste budnip something in the bud