buds

bud
/bʌd/
(buds)
1. 可数名词 A bud is a small pointed lump that appears on a tree or plant and develops into a leaf or flower. 芽; 花蕾
- Rosanna's favourite time is early summer, just before the buds open. 罗莎娜最喜欢的时节是初夏，就在花蕾开放之前。
2. → see also budding
3. 习语 If you nip something such as bad behaviour in the bud, you stop it before it can develop very far. 把某事物掐灭于萌芽状态 [非正式]
- It is important to recognize jealousy and to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. 意识到嫉妒并在它发展到无法控制之前就把它消灭于萌芽状态，这一点至关重要。
4. 名词 buddy的缩写 [美国英语][非正式] → short for buddy

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