短语to nip it in the bud 意思是防患于未然或消灭于萌芽状态。
If he doesn't nip it in the bud, then the problem could soon get much worse.
小常识: Liliaceae (ZT)
Liliaceae/>, or the lily family, is/> one of the largest plant families, with about 3,500 species distributed throughout the world. They are mainly ornamental plants, but include vegetables of the onion family (Onion, Garlic, Leek, Chives) and Asparagus, and some species have been used medicinally.
If he doesn't nip it in the bud, then the problem could soon get much worse.
She thought it was a very dangerous idea and should be nipped in the bud immediately.
****************小常识: Liliaceae (ZT)
Liliaceae/>, or the lily family, is/> one of the largest plant families, with about 3,500 species distributed throughout the world. They are mainly ornamental plants, but include vegetables of the onion family (Onion, Garlic, Leek, Chives) and Asparagus, and some species have been used medicinally.
百合属植物总共拥有 3500 多种科属， 分布在世界各地。 其中多数为装饰鲜花， 不过其中也包括了洋葱类蔬菜，比如洋葱，大蒜，大葱和韭菜。另外还包括了芦笋，有些植物被用于药物治疗。
A woman with a white flower in her hair walks through a garden of lily buds and flowers during the Chelsea Flower Show in London. (Photo: Luke Mac Gregor/Reuters) ZT
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2012-06-19 10:18:42Nip It In The Bud---> plant it in a pot