茉莉花的英文名为 jasmine。这个词源于法语，意为香草，也来自希腊语的"ἰασμός"（iasmos），意思是香气。在英语中，茉莉花常用于描述其精美的白色花朵和精致清香的香气。例如：

1. The jasmine plant has delicate white flowers. [茉莉植物有精美的白色花朵。]

2. The jasmine tea has a delicate and fragrant aroma. [茉莉茶有精致清香的香气。]

3. The room was filled with the sweet scent of jasmine. [房间里弥漫着茉莉花的甜香气。]

4. She wore a jasmine-scented perfume. [她喷了一种茉莉花香味的香水。]