germinate
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Definitions
v.
(Of a seed or spore) to begin to grow and put out shoots.
（种子或孢子）发芽，萌芽。
v.
(Of an idea, feeling, or plan) to start to develop; to take root.
（想法、情感或计划）开始萌生，逐渐发展。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgerm (seed) + -ate (to do/make) = to put forth a sprout. Used literally of seeds breaking open in soil, and figuratively of ideas or plans quietly taking root before they show.
Root germ still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.germinate seeds使种子发芽
- 2.begin to germinate开始发芽
- 3.germinate an idea萌生一个想法
- 4.allow to germinate让其发芽
Example Sentences
- 1.
These seeds will germinate within two weeks if kept warm.
- 2.
The plan first germinated during a late-night conversation.