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复数形式
hibernations
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冬眠, 休眠
a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy
- Bears enter a state of hibernation during the winter months to conserve energy and survive with limited food resources.
熊在冬季进入冬眠状态以节省能量并在食物资源有限的情况下生存。
- During hibernation, the ground squirrel's body temperature drops significantly, and its metabolic rate decreases to conserve energy.
在冬眠期间，地松鼠的体温显著下降，代谢率降低以节省能量。
- In preparation for hibernation, the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period.
为准备冬眠，刺猬会积累脂肪储备以在不活动期间维持自身。
- The black bear finds a secluded den for hibernation, where it experiences a reduced metabolic rate and conserves energy until spring.
黑熊找到一个僻静的洞穴进行冬眠，在那里它的新陈代谢率降低并保存能量直到春天。
- Hibernation is a vital adaptation for some insects, like ladybugs, enabling them to survive harsh weather conditions.
冬眠是一些昆虫（如瓢虫）的重要适应方式，使它们能够在恶劣的天气条件下生存。
2
冬眠, 休眠
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
3
冬眠
the act of retiring into inactivity