释义 |
reptant, a.|ˈrɛptənt| [ad. L. reptant-, pple. of reptāre to creep.] Creeping, crawling, repent.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 297 Its roots are round..and reptant like grass roots. 1835Kirby Hab. & Inst. Anim. II. xxiv. 489 Its four legs, and reptant motions show that it is most nearly connected with the Reptiles. 1853Macdonald & Allen Botanist's Word-bk. 1888Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 482 The majority are reptant, but of these some few can swim. |