mate

animal(動物)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   The sexual partner of an animal.

   （動物的）配偶

   • Male peacocks display their vibrant plumage to attract a mate.

     雄性孔雀展示其鮮豔的羽毛以吸引配偶。

   • Many bird species look for a mate during the breeding season.

     許多鳥類在繁殖季節尋找配偶。

   • The female turtle is searching for a mate.

     雌性海龜正在尋找配偶。

person(人)

1. B1Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

   A friend or companion.

   朋友；夥伴

   • We became good mates during our university years.

     我們在大學期間成了好朋友。

   • He is my gym mate.

     他是我的健身房夥伴。

   • I enjoy relaxing at the pub with my mates.

     我喜歡和我的朋友們在酒吧放鬆。

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2. Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

   A friendly term of address, often used between men.

   （尤指男性之間的友善稱呼）老兄、老弟、夥伴

   • What did you think of the game, mate?

     老兄，你覺得這場比賽如何？

   • Hey mate, fancy grabbing a coffee?

     嘿，夥伴，要不要去喝杯咖啡？

   • How are you doing today, mate?

     你今天過得怎麼樣，老兄？

3. Countable(可數名詞)

   An assistant to a skilled worker.

   助手；幫手

   • The plumber's mate was helping to install new pipes.

     水管工的助手正在幫忙安裝新管道。

   • The bricklayer's mate was preparing the cement.

     砌磚工的助手正在準備水泥。

   • The electrician's mate was carrying the tools.

     電工的助手正在搬運工具。

ship(船)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   An officer on a commercial ship, ranking below the captain.

   （商船上的）大副

   • He served as a ship's mate for many years before being promoted to captain.

     他在晉升為船長之前擔任了多年的船副。

   • The ship's mate was responsible for overseeing the work on deck.

     船副負責監督甲板上的工作。

   • The ship's mate was responsible for ensuring the safety of the voyage.

     船副負責確保航行的安全。

1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To breed or pair for reproduction.

   （使）交配

   • Spring is the season when many animals mate.

     春天是許多動物交配的季節。

   • These birds will mate at a specific time of the year.

     這些鳥類會在一年中的特定時間交配。

   • They mate with suitable partners to produce offspring.

     牠們會與合適的伴侶交配以繁殖後代。

1. Used to indicate a shared role or space.

   …同伴

   • housemate

     室友

   • classmate

     同學

   • flatmate

     公寓室友