dormancy

名词

UK/ˈdɔː.mən.si/
US/ˈdɔːr.mən.si/

定义 dormancy 名词

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A state of inactivity or suspended growth, with the potential to become active again.

    休眠;蟄伏

    • The plant enters a state of dormancy during the winter.

      植物在冬季進入休眠狀態。

    • Many animals survive the cold months through dormancy.

      許多動物通過休眠來度過寒冷的月份。

    • During dormancy, an organism's metabolism slows down.

      在休眠期間,生物體的新陳代謝會減慢。