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。
