hibernate
UK/'haibәneit/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To spend winter in a dormant state with very low body temperature and metabolism; to be inactive or secluded.
冬眠；蛰伏
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhiberroot
+
nateto make, having
=hibernate
Common Collocations
- 1.hibernate during winter冬眠度过冬季
- 2.begin hibernating开始冬眠
Example Sentences
- 1.
Bears hibernate during the cold winter months.