efflorescence
US /ˌef.ləˈres.əns/
UK /ˌef.ləˈres.əns/
名词
1.
开花, 盛开
the process of flowering, or the state of being flowered
示例:
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The garden was a riot of color during the period of efflorescence.
花园在开花期间色彩斑斓。
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We observed the efflorescence of the cherry blossoms.
我们观察了樱花的盛开。
2.
风化, 结晶
a powdery deposit on a surface, especially of a crystalline salt on the surface of masonry or rock, caused by the evaporation of water
示例:
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The old brick wall showed signs of white efflorescence.
老砖墙上出现了白色风化的迹象。
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The moisture caused an unsightly efflorescence on the concrete.
潮湿导致混凝土上出现难看的风化。
3.
繁荣, 发展
a period or state of flourishing or development
示例:
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The 1960s saw an efflorescence of new musical genres.
20世纪60年代见证了新音乐流派的繁荣。
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The artist's early work showed an efflorescence of creativity.
这位艺术家的早期作品展现了创造力的繁荣。