1570s, from French jasmin (Middle French jessemin), from Arabic yas(a)min, from Persian yasmin (compare Greek iasme, iasmelaion, name of a Persian perfume). The plant first was grown in England 16c.
双语例句
1. Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Jasmine are best-selling traditional teas.
伯爵茶、大吉岭茶和茉莉花茶是最畅销的几种传统茶叶。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Jasmine flowers scent the air.
空气中弥漫着茉莉花香。
来自柯林斯例句
3. You can smell the perfume of jasmine.
你可以闻到茉莉花的香味.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. A faint perfume of jasmine came through the window.
从窗户外飘进一阵淡淡的茉莉花香.
来自辞典例句
5. The raindrop whispered to the jasmine, " Keep me in your heart for ever. "
