to sprout
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发芽, 萌芽
(of a seed or plant) to begin growing
Intransitive
例子
The farmer observes the wheat seeds sprouting in the field after the rain.
农民观察到雨后田里的小麦种子发芽。
02
发芽, 抽芽
to develop or produce plant shoots or hair
Transitive: to sprout new branches or shoots
例子
Over time, the cactus sprouted tiny spines all over its surface.
随着时间的推移，仙人掌在其表面长出了细小的刺。
Sprout
01
芽, 新芽
any young shoot or newly grown part of a plant that is eaten in salads
例子
They decided to start a small herb garden and included sprouts of basil, parsley, and cilantro.
他们决定开始一个小型香草园，并加入了罗勒、欧芹和芫荽的芽。
02
芽, 新芽
a new growth or bud on a plant, typically emerging from a seed, bulb, or dormant bud
例子
A sprout appeared on the potato left too long in the pantry.
在储藏室放得太久的土豆上出现了一个芽。
03
嫩芽, 小家伙
a short, young person, typically a child or teenager
Humorous
Informal例子
He ’s still a sprout, but he ’s already showing great potential in sports.
他还是个嫩芽，但已经在体育方面展现出了巨大的潜力。
词汇树
sprouted
sprouting
sprout
