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seed

UK/si:d/US
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

n.

The small hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow; the beginning or origin of something

种子;萌芽;起源

v.

To plant seeds in an area; to scatter or spread something over a surface

播种;撒种

Root Breakdown

Native English
seedother
=seed

Common Collocations

  • 1.plant a seed播下种子
  • 2.sow seeds播种
  • 3.seed of doubt怀疑的种子
  • 4.sunflower seed葵花籽

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She planted a single seed in the soil and watered it every morning.

  • 2.

    That chance meeting planted the seed of a business idea that would change his life.

  • 3.

    The seeds of doubt had already been sown before the trial even began.

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