单词 | bloom |
释义 | bloom 1. n. & v. --n   1. a a flower, esp. one cultivated for its beauty. b the state of flowering (in bloom).   2. a state of perfection or loveliness; the prime (in full bloom).   3. a (of the complexion) a flush; a glow. b a delicate powdery surface deposit on plums, grapes, leaves, etc., indicating freshness. c a cloudiness on a shiny surface. --v   1. intr. bear flowers; be in flower.   2. intr. a come into, or remain in, full beauty. b flourish; be in a healthy, vigorous state.   3. tr. Photog. coat (a lens) so as to reduce reflection from its surface. Phrases and idioms take the bloom off make stale. water-bloom scum formed by algae on the surface of standing water. Etymology: ME f. ON bl{oacute}m, bl{oacute}mi etc. f. Gmc: cf. BLOSSOM 2. n. & v. --n a mass of puddled iron hammered or squeezed into a thick bar. --vtr. make into bloom. Etymology: OE bloma |
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