estivation

estivation读音音标

英[ˌestɪ\\\'veɪʃən]

美[ˌestə\\\'veɪʃən]

基本意思释义

n.夏眠; 夏蛰

英英释义

Noun

1. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period

2. (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens