efflorescence
US /ˌef.ləˈres.əns/
UK /ˌef.ləˈres.əns/
名詞
1.
開花, 盛開
the process of flowering, or the state of being flowered
範例:
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The garden was a riot of color during the period of efflorescence.
花園在開花期間色彩斑斕。
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We observed the efflorescence of the cherry blossoms.
我們觀察了櫻花的盛開。
2.
風化, 結晶
a powdery deposit on a surface, especially of a crystalline salt on the surface of masonry or rock, caused by the evaporation of water
範例:
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The old brick wall showed signs of white efflorescence.
老磚牆上出現了白色風化的跡象。
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The moisture caused an unsightly efflorescence on the concrete.
潮濕導致混凝土上出現難看的風化。
3.
繁榮, 發展
a period or state of flourishing or development
範例:
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The 1960s saw an efflorescence of new musical genres.
20世紀60年代見證了新音樂流派的繁榮。
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The artist's early work showed an efflorescence of creativity.
這位藝術家的早期作品展現了創造力的繁榮。