bud [bʌd]

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vi.发芽，萌芽；n.芽，花蕾

a small part of a plant , that develops into a flower or leaf

Some flowers bud their leaves very early in spring. 有些花在春季里很早发出叶来。
A bad habit in a child should be nipped in the bud. 应该尽早把孩子的坏习惯改过来。