/ˈblɒsəm ||; ˈblɑsəm/noun [C,U] a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree in the spring 花朵，花丛（尤指春天果树上的）: The apple tree is in blossom.那株苹果树在开花。☞picture on page C2 见C2页插图
blossom²
/ˈblɒsəm ||; ˈblɑsəm/verb[I]
1 (used especially about trees) to produce flowers （尤指树）开花
2blossom (into sth) to become more healthy, confident or successful 变得更健康、有信心或成功: This young runner has blossomed into a top-class athlete.这位年轻的赛跑选手已经蔚为一流的运动员。