estivation
US /ˌes.təˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌes.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
名詞
夏眠
the state or period of an animal or plant spending the summer in a dormant or torpid state
範例:
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Many desert animals undergo estivation to survive the hot, dry summer months.
許多沙漠動物會進行夏眠以度過炎熱乾燥的夏季。
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The snail's ability to enter estivation allows it to conserve water during droughts.
蝸牛進入夏眠的能力使其能夠在乾旱期間節約用水。
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