suckling

• 指尚未断奶的幼小哺乳动物，或正在吃母乳的婴儿。

A noun referring to a young mammal that has not yet been weaned, or an infant being breastfed.

1. Unweaned young mammalB2formal

   A young mammal that is still feeding on its mother's milk and has not yet been weaned.

   哺乳幼崽

   • The sow was nursing her sucklings in the pen.
   • A mother cat will fiercely protect her sucklings.
   • The farmer separated the suckling from its mother for weaning.

   同义词nursling

2. Nursing infantB2formal

   A human baby that is being breastfed by its mother or a wet nurse.

   乳儿

   • The suckling was placed in its mother's arms.
   • In historical times, a wet nurse would care for the suckling.
   • The portrait depicted a serene Madonna with her suckling child.

   同义词nursling

3. Act of breastfeedingC1formalmedical

   The process of feeding a baby with milk from the breast.

   哺乳

   • Suckling is a natural and important bonding experience.
   • The duration of suckling can vary between infants.
   • Proper positioning is essential for comfortable suckling.

   同义词breastfeedingnursing

• 动词，表示婴儿或幼崽吸吮母乳或兽乳，或母亲哺乳喂养。

A verb used to indicate the act of feeding a baby or young animal from the breast or udder, or to draw milk from a mother.

1. Feed from the breastB2formal

   To drink milk from a mother's breast or teat.

   吃奶

   • The newborn lamb suckled from its mother.
   • The baby suckled contentedly for several minutes.
   • She watched the kitten suckle from the cat.

   同义词breastfeedfeednursesuck

2. Nourish or nurseB2formal

   To give milk to a young animal or baby from the breast or teat.

   喂奶

   • The mother suckled her infant every few hours.
   • The ewe suckled her lamb until it was weaned.
   • She suckled the puppy with a bottle.

   同义词breastfeednursewet nurse