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hibernation

[,haɪbɚ'neʃən]
  • n. 冬眠;过冬;避寒

英英释意


1. the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
2. cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
3. the act of retiring into inactivity;
"he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"