vegetate
🇬🇧 UK/'vedʒɪteɪt/🇺🇸 US/'vedʒiteit/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To live in a dull, inactive way without mental or physical stimulation; (of a plant) to grow or sprout.
过单调呆板的生活;(植物)生长,发芽
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
After retirement, he was determined not to just vegetate at home.
- 2.
Without purpose or challenges, people tend to vegetate and lose motivation.
- 3.
The plant will vegetate quickly in this warm, humid climate.