germinate

動詞

1. 1

   發芽、萌芽

   The seeds will germinate within two weeks in warm soil.

   這些種子在溫暖的土壤裡兩週內就會發芽。

2. 2

   使發芽、催芽

   We germinate the beans on damp paper towels before planting.

   我們先用濕紙巾讓豆子發芽，再拿去種。

3. 3

   萌生、萌芽比喻

   The idea for the novel germinated during a long train ride.

   這本小說的構想是在一趟長途火車上萌生的。