mating

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英文释义

n the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
v engage in sexual intercourse
v bring two objects, ideas, or people together
v place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
v twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
v change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

中文翻译

n. 交配
[化] 配套; 交配

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mating 由词根 mate(配偶、伴侣)加上后缀 -ing(表示动作或过程)构成,表示配对或交配的过程。

例句

1. Many animals have specific seasons for mating.
许多动物有特定的交配季节。
2. The mating dance of the birds is quite fascinating.
鸟类的交配舞蹈非常迷人。
3. After mating, the female will lay eggs.
交配后,雌性会产卵。

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