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germ

🇬🇧 UK/dʒә:m/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A pathogenic microorganism such as a bacterium or virus; the earliest stage of a developing organism; the origin of an idea.

细菌,病菌;胚芽;萌芽,起源

v.

To germinate; to begin to sprout or grow.

发芽;萌发

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
germseed, microorganism
=germ

Common Collocations

  • 1.harmful germs有害的病菌
  • 2.disease germs疾病病菌
  • 3.germ of an idea想法的萌芽

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Proper hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs and diseases.

  • 2.

    The germ of an idea developed into a successful business venture.

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