germinate

动词

1. 1

   发芽、萌芽

   The seeds will germinate within two weeks in warm soil.

   这些种子在温暖的土壤里两周内就会发芽。

2. 2

   使发芽、催芽

   We germinate the beans on damp paper towels before planting.

   我们先用湿纸巾让豆子发芽，再拿去种。

3. 3

   萌生、萌芽比喻

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

   这本小说的构想是在一趟长途火车上萌生的。