English Dictionary

nip in the bud

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/

動詞

慣用表現

To remove a bud [from a plant] to prevent flower and fruit from forming. / (idiomatic) To stop something at an early stage.

日本語の意味

植物の蕾を摘むように、初期段階で物事の成長や発展を阻止すること。 / 物事が進展する前に、一気に食い止める、未然に防ぐこと。

In early spring, experienced gardeners nip in the bud the first tiny blossoms to prevent the plant from producing flowers and fruit.

早春に、熟練した庭師は植物が花や実をつけないように最初の小さな蕾を摘み取る。

意味（1）

To remove a bud [from a plant] to prevent flower and fruit from forming.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To stop something at an early stage.

If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained.

nips in the bud （ present singular third-person ）

nipping in the bud （ participle present ）

nipped in the bud （ participle past ）

nipped in the bud （ past ）