spore
US /spɔːr/
UK /spɔːr/

名詞
1.
孢子
a minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion, characteristic of fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns
範例:
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Mushrooms reproduce by releasing tiny spores.
蘑菇通過釋放微小的孢子繁殖。
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The fern leaves have visible spores on their undersides.
蕨類植物的葉子背面有可見的孢子。
2.
孢子
a dormant, tough, and temporarily inactive form of a bacterium, fungus, or other microorganism, which can resist harsh conditions
範例:
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Bacterial spores are highly resistant to heat and radiation.
細菌孢子對熱和輻射具有高度抵抗力。
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Some fungi produce protective spores to survive dry periods.
一些真菌產生保護性孢子以度過乾旱期。
動詞
1.
產生孢子, 釋放孢子
to produce or release spores
範例:
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The fungus will spore when conditions are favorable.
當條件有利時,真菌會產生孢子。
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Many plants spore in the spring.
許多植物在春天產生孢子。
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