secrete

US /sɪˈkriːt/

UK /sɪˈkriːt/

分泌, 排出

produce and discharge (a substance) from a cell or gland

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The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

腺體分泌激素到血液中。

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Some plants secrete a sticky substance to trap insects.

有些植物分泌黏性物質來捕捉昆蟲。

隱藏, 藏匿

conceal or hide (something)

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He managed to secrete the stolen jewels in a hidden compartment.

他設法將偷來的珠寶藏在一個秘密隔間裡。

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The squirrel secreted its nuts under a pile of leaves.

松鼠把它的堅果藏在一堆樹葉下面。