vegetation
/ˌvedʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
B2formalcommon/ˌvedʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/неисчисляемое
A noun referring to the collective plant life in a particular region or period, or the process of growth in plants. It can also describe an abnormal growth or excrescence, or a state of passive, monotonous inactivity comparable to plant life.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее совокупность растений в определённом регионе или в определённый период, или процесс роста растений. Также может описывать аномальный рост или нарост, или состояние пассивного, монотонного бездействия, сравнимое с жизнью растений.esSustantivo que designa el conjunto de plantas de una región o período, o el proceso de crecimiento vegetal. También puede referirse a un crecimiento anormal o excrecencia, o a un estado de inactividad pasiva y monótona comparable a la vida de las plantas.frNom désignant l'ensemble des plantes d'une région ou d'une période donnée, ou le processus de croissance végétale. Peut aussi désigner une croissance anormale ou une excroissance, ou un état d'inactivité passive et monotone comparable à la vie des plantes.deSubstantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Pflanzen in einer bestimmten Region oder zu einer bestimmten Zeit bezeichnet; auch das Wachstum von Pflanzen sowie, übertragen, ein abnormales Wachstum oder eine passive, monotone Untätigkeit, die mit einem pflanzenähnlichen Dasein vergleichbar ist.ptSubstantivo que designa o conjunto de plantas de uma região ou período, bem como o ato ou processo de crescer (vegetar). Pode também indicar um crescimento anormal, como verruga ou excrescência, ou um estado de existência passiva e monótona, comparável à vida vegetativa.zh指某一地区或某一时期所有植物的总称,也指植物生长的过程;还可形容异常生长物或类似植物般被动、单调、无生气的状态。arاسم يدل على مجموع النباتات في منطقة معينة أو في فترة محددة، أو على عملية نمو النباتات. وقد يدل أيضًا على نمو غير طبيعي أو زائدة نباتية، أو على حالة من الخمول والركود الشبيهة بحياة النبات.
- Plant life in a region B1 formal
All the plants and trees that grow in a specific area or during a particular period.
- The tropical rainforest is known for its dense vegetation.
- Desert vegetation is adapted to survive with very little water.
- The region's vegetation changes dramatically with the seasons.
ruРастительностьesVegetación (plantas de una región)frVégétation (d'une région)deVegetationptVegetaçãozh植被arالغطاء النباتي
- Process of plant growth B2 formal scientific
The biological process by which plants grow and develop.
- Proper sunlight is essential for healthy vegetation.
- The vegetation of the crops was monitored closely by the farmers.
- Nutrients in the soil support the vegetation of new plants.
ruВегетацияesProceso de crecimiento de las plantasfrCroissance végétaledeVegetationptVegetaçãozh植被生长过程arالنمو النباتي
- Abnormal growth (medical) C1 formal medical
An abnormal growth or lump, such as a wart-like growth on a body part, especially on heart valves.
- The echocardiogram revealed vegetation on the mitral valve.
- Infective endocarditis can cause vegetation on heart valves.
- The surgeon removed the vegetation from the patient's heart.
ruВегетация (медицинское)esVegetación (crecimiento anómalo)frVégétation (médecine)deVegetation (medizinisch)ptVegetação (médica)zh赘生物(医学)arالنابتة (طبية)
Синонимы: excrescencegrowthlumpoutgrowth
- Passive inactivity C2 formal
A state of being inactive and monotonous, similar to the passive growth of plants.
- After retirement, he fell into a life of vegetation, doing nothing all day.
- She criticized the vegetation of the unemployed youth in the town.
- His daily routine was one of pure vegetation, watching TV from morning to night.
ruПассивное бездействиеesVegetación (inactividad)frVégétation (état de passivité)dePassive UntätigkeitptPassividade vegetativazh消极无为arخُمُول
Синонимы: idlenessinactivitylanguorpassivitystagnationtorpor
- vegetations plural form
- vegetations' possessive plural form
- vegetation's possessive singular form