区别辨析bloom、blossom与flower

这些名词均含“花”之意。

bloom : 主要指诸如牡丹、玫瑰、梅花、菊花等供观赏的花以及花的状态。

  • the exotic blooms of the orchid
    奇异的兰花
  • The chrysanthemums are in bloom; some are red and some yellow.
    菊花开了,有红的,有黄的。
  • Roses are in full bloom.
    玫瑰花开得正旺。
  • Azaleas bloom red as a flame.
    杜鹃似火。

blossom : 一般指树木开花,尤指果树上开的花。

  • apple/cherry blossom
    苹果花/樱花
  • The trees are in blossom .
    树上鲜花盛开。
  • There is no blossom this year on the plum trees.
    今年李子树不开花。

flower : 指开放的花朵或泛指花卉。

  • The plant has a beautiful bright red flower.
    这株植物开了一朵美丽鲜红的花。
  • The roses are in flower early this year.
    今年玫瑰花开得早。
  • The crocuses are late coming into flower .
    番红花开得迟。