mate

US /meɪt/
UK /meɪt/
"mate" picture
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朋友, 伙伴

a friend or companion

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He's my best mate from school.
他是我学校里最好的朋友。
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Let's go for a drink, mate.
我们去喝一杯吧，伙计。
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friendpalbuddychumcompanion
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配偶, 伴侣

one of a pair of animals, especially birds, that are breeding or have bred

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The male bird was looking for a mate.
雄鸟正在寻找配偶。
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Penguins often stay with the same mate for life.
企鹅通常一生都与同一个伴侣在一起。
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partnerconsortspouse
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交配, 配对

to join with another in a pair

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The birds will mate in the spring.
鸟儿将在春天交配。
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They decided to mate their two dogs.
他们决定让他们的两只狗交配。
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breedcopulatepair