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Petal Meaning in English

word

ˈpɛtəɫ
PEH-tuhl
pˈɛtəl
PEH-tuhl

释义

A petal is one of the soft, colorful, leaf-like parts that form the flower. Petals are usually what make flowers look beautiful and attract insects.

用法与细微差别

"Petal" is a scientific and everyday word, mainly used when describing flowers. Common in biology, gardening, and poetry. Don't confuse with "petal" (as a term of endearment in some UK English, though rare). Not used to refer to leaves or other flower parts.

例句

The rose has a red petal.

basic

A petal fell to the ground.

basic

Each flower has many petals.

basic

She picked up the soft petals and smelled them.

natural

The wind blew the cherry blossom petals down the street.

natural

Don’t eat the petals; some flowers aren’t safe.

natural