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单词 diurnation
释义 diurˈnation
[f. L. diurn-us daily, diurn + -ation; after hibernation.]
The habit of some animals, of sleeping or remaining quiescent during the day, as contrasted with their activity at night.
1836–9Marshall Hall Hibernation in Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 767 The bat, which is a crepuscular or nocturnal feeder, regularly passes from its state of activity to one which may be designated diurnation.1883in Syd. Soc. Lex.
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