bud

• There may be dieback of the terminal buds .
  顶芽易枯死。
• Nip the evil in the bud .
  坏事应当在一开始就加以根除。
• The trees are unfolding their buds .
  树木正在抽芽。
• There was not a bud anywhere except a few crocuses .
  到处都没有新芽，只有一些藏红花。
• There are a number of bud sports of popular varieties .
  流行的品种中有相当数量的芽变。
• I examined the bud in awe .
  我敬畏地观察着这蓓蕾。
• The buds grow into new plants which produce new tubers .
  芽长成新株，新株生出新的块茎。
• The flowers are now in bud .
  花儿正含苞欲放。
• My taste buds look something like microscopic rose buds .
  我的味蕾在显微镜下有点象玫瑰花蕾。
• As spring approaches , the trees begin to send forth tender buds .
  春天一近，树上长出了嫩叶。