| 单词 | plant |
| 释义 | plant n. & v. --n 1. a any living organism of the kingdom Plantae, usu. containing chlorophyll enabling it to live wholly on inorganic substances and lacking specialized sense organs and the power of voluntary movement. b a small organism of this kind, as distinguished from a shrub or tree. 2. a machinery, fixtures, etc., used in industrial processes. b a factory. 3. colloq. something, esp. incriminating or compromising, positioned or concealed so as to be discovered later. --vtr. 1. place (a seed, bulb, or growing thing) in the ground so that it may take root and flourish. 2. (often foll. by in, on, etc.) put or fix in position. 3. deposit (young fish, spawn, oysters, etc.) in a river or lake. 4. station (a person etc.), esp. as a spy or source of information. 5. refl. take up a position (planted myself by the door). 6. cause (an idea etc.) to be established esp. in another person's mind. 7. deliver (a blow, kiss, etc.) with a deliberate aim. 8. sl. position or conceal (something incriminating or compromising) for later discovery. 9. a settle or people (a colony etc.). b found or establish (a city, community, etc.). 10. bury. Phrases and idioms plant-louse a small insect that infests plants, esp. an aphis. plant out transfer (a plant) from a pot or frame to the open ground; set out (seedlings) at intervals. Derivatives plantable adj. plantlet n. plantlike adj. Etymology: OE plante & F plante f. L planta sprout, slip, cutting |
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