Word
nosegay
/ˈnəuzgei/
noun
花束
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
- 1.
A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.
一小束芳香花草,常作为礼物赠送,原用于闻香或掩盖异味。
- 2.
An aroma, a scent.
香味；气味。
一小束芳香花草,常作为礼物赠送,原用于闻香或掩盖异味。；香味；气味。
In use
He gave his mother a small nosegay of roses for her birthday.
The bride carried a delicate nosegay of lilies and lavender.
At the market, you can buy brightly colored nosegays wrapped in paper.
a nosegay of [sth]
She carried a nosegay of fresh lavender.
她拿着一束新鲜的薰衣草小花束。
give [sb] a nosegay
He gave her a nosegay of wildflowers.
他给了她一束野花小花束。
carry a nosegay
The bride carried a delicate nosegay of white roses.
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