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nutate

/ˈnjuː.teɪt/

翻译: 过时动词,意为点头或摇摆,尤指有节奏地或摆动地;常用于植物学语境中描述植物器官下垂的点头运动。

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/ˈnjuː.teɪt/C2formalscientific已废弃
  • zh过时动词,意为点头或摇摆,尤指有节奏地或摆动地;常用于植物学语境中描述植物器官下垂的点头运动。

An obsolete verb meaning to nod or to sway, especially in a rhythmic or oscillating manner; often used in botanical contexts to describe the nodding movement of plant parts.

  1. To nod or sway involuntarilyC2formal

    To rock, sway, or nod, typically in an involuntary manner.

    zh不自主地点头或摇摆

    • The patient's head began to nutate as the medication took effect.
    • The flower's stem nutated gently in the breeze.
    • He noticed his companion's head nutating slightly as he fell asleep.

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