1. (of a plant) to produce flowers; to bloom
（植物）開花
The cherry trees flower in early spring.
櫻花樹在早春時節開花。
This cactus only flowers once a year.
這種仙人掌一年只開一次花。
Flower Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
flower
verb
快速理解
What does "Flower" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Flower"?
「flower」作動詞時，主要指植物開花，也可比喻事物發展至鼎盛狀態。
- 1
開花
EN: to produce flowers; to bloom
翻譯: （植物）開花、綻放
- 2
繁榮；成熟
EN: to develop fully; to reach a peak state
翻譯: 發展成熟；達到鼎盛狀態
- 3
裝飾以花
EN: to decorate or cover with flowers
翻譯: 用花朵裝飾或覆蓋
小提醒：「flower」作動詞時，最常見的意思是「開花」，這是具體的植物學過程。其比喻用法「繁榮、成熟」則較為抽象，常用於描述才華、文明或關係達到高峰，使用時需注意上下文。
發音（How to Pronounce "Flower" in English）
How to pronounce "Flower" in English?"Flower" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Flower" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Flower"?How does "Flower" change by context?
2. to develop fully and become successful or beautiful
成熟；繁榮；興盛
Her artistic talent flowered during her years in Paris.
她在巴黎的那些年，藝術天分得以成熟綻放。
The civilization flowered under his wise leadership.
在他的英明領導下，文明得以繁榮興盛。
3. to decorate or cover with flowers
用花裝飾；佈滿花朵
The path was flowered with wild roses.
小徑上佈滿了野玫瑰。
They flowered the altar for the wedding ceremony.
他們用花朵裝飾了婚禮的祭壇。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Flower"?How to make natural sentences with "Flower"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| flower + (adverb of place) | 在某處開花 | The cherry trees will flower in the park next spring. (明年春天，櫻花樹將在公園裡開花。) |
| flower + (adverb of time) | 在特定時間開花 | This particular orchid flowers only once a year. (這種特殊的蘭花一年只開一次花。) |
| flower + into + noun | 發展成、繁榮成為 | Her small hobby has flowered into a successful business. (她的小嗜好已發展成一項成功的事業。) |
| flower + profusely / abundantly | 盛開、大量開花 | With enough rain, the desert will flower abundantly. (有了足夠的雨水，沙漠將會繁花盛開。) |
| begin to flower | 開始開花；開始繁榮 | His artistic talents began to flower during his college years. (他的藝術才華在大學時期開始綻放。) |
用法說明
How is "Flower" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Flower"?
flower doing vs flower to do
- flower doing 通常描述一個正在進行或持續的動作，強調過程或習慣。
- flower to do 則常指一個具體、一次性的動作或意圖，尤其在談論特定場合或未來計劃時使用。
- 在 would flower 或 'd flower 之後，固定使用 to do 的形式來表達願望或禮貌請求。
- 兩者有時可互換，但細微差別在於 doing 偏向愛好，to do 偏向選擇或安排。 EN: The plants began to flower after the spring rains. 翻譯: 春雨過後，植物開始開花了。
EN:We watched the cherry trees flowering in the park.
翻譯:我們看著公園裡的櫻花樹正在盛開。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述自然發生的開花過程多用 "flower" 或 "flowering"，而表示開始或進入開花階段時則常用 "to flower"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Flower" and similar words?How to choose "Flower" vs alternatives?
flower vs bloom
「flower」強調開花的過程或狀態，而「bloom」則更常指花朵盛開的結果或最佳狀態。
flower vs blossom
「flower」泛指開花，而「blossom」特指果樹或觀賞樹木（如櫻花、梅花）開花，且常帶有花朵成簇綻放的意象。
flower vs flourish
「flower」側重開花或才華初現的階段，而「flourish」則強調繁榮、興盛、健康成長或蓬勃發展的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Flower" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Flower"?
引述
在口語中，flower 作為動詞時，常用於引述或轉述某種自然發生的過程，帶有詩意或比喻色彩。
EN: "Just give it time, and your talent will flower."
翻譯: 給它一點時間，你的天賦就會開花結果。
EN:"He said the community began to flower after the new park was built."
翻譯:他說，新公園建成後，社區就開始蓬勃發展了。
語氣強調
用於強調某事物達到巔峰、最繁盛或最美好的狀態，通常帶有強烈的正面評價。 EN: "Her creativity really flowered during that period." 翻譯: 她的創造力在那段時期真的綻放到了極致。
EN:"This is where the local music scene flowered in the 90s."
翻譯:這裡就是本地音樂場景在90年代達到鼎盛的地方。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，偶爾會用 flower 的相關意象作為比喻性的填充語，使表達更生動。
EN: "Our relationship... you know, it flowered, and then sadly it faded."
翻譯: 我們的關係... 你知道的，它曾經盛開，然後可惜地凋零了。
EN:"The project is still in its early stages, but we hope it will, um, flower into something big."
翻譯:這個專案還在早期階段，但我們希望它能，嗯，發展成一件大事。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 flower 用作動詞的比喻性口語用法。建議改用更精確的詞彙，如 flourish、blossom、develop fully 或 reach its peak，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Flower"?What fixed phrases with "Flower" should I remember?
flower into
verb + into + noun
發展成、綻放成為
flower in
verb + in + noun (season/period)
在（某季節或時期）盛開
flower early/late
verb + adverb (early/late)
提早/延後開花
begin to flower
verb + to + verb
開始開花
flower prolifically
verb + adverb
大量地、茂盛地開花
flower and fade
verb + and + verb
開花然後凋謝
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Flower"?Which "Flower" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The tree will flower in spring.
✓The tree will bloom in spring.
雖然 'flower' 可作動詞，但描述樹木開花時，'bloom' 是更自然、更常用的動詞。'flower' 作動詞時，通常用於植物本身開出花朵的過程，而 'bloom' 則更廣泛用於描述開花狀態或時期。
×The roses are flowering now.
✓The roses are in bloom now.
雖然 'flowering' 在文法上正確，但描述花朵正在盛開的狀態時，'in bloom' 是更地道、更常見的表達方式。'flowering' 作為動名詞，較常指開花的過程或時期，而非當下的狀態。
×She flowers the garden with roses.
✓She plants flowers in the garden.
'flower' 作為動詞是不及物動詞，後面不能直接接受詞。不能說 'flower something'。若要表達『種植花朵』，應使用 'plant flowers' 或 'grow flowers'。
×His talent flowered quickly.
✓His talent blossomed quickly.
在比喻才華、關係或事業『開花、綻放』時，'blossom' 是更常見、更地道的動詞選擇。'flower' 作動詞用於比喻時較為少見，聽起來不自然。
×I am flowering the plants.
✓The plants are flowering.
'flower' 作為動詞描述植物開花的自然過程，主詞必須是植物本身，且通常不用於進行式來描述人為的『使開花』動作。開花是植物自發的行為。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Flower"?What are tense/participle forms of "Flower"?
flowers(3rd_singular)flowering(present_participle)flowered(past)flowered(past_participle)