| 单词 | go-to-seed |
| 释义 | go to seed to run to seed or to run to seed phrase See full dictionary entry for seedIf vegetable plants go to seed or run to seed, they produce flowers and seeds as well as leaves. If unused, winter radishes run to seed in spring. go to seed in British English or run to seed a. (of plants) to produce and shed seeds b. to lose vigour, usefulness, etc go to seed in American English or run to seed 1. to shed seeds after the time of flowering or bearing has passed 2. to become weak, useless, unprofitable, etc.; deteriorate go to seedto allow yourself to become unfit, untidy, or fat as you grow older Once he had carried a lot of muscle but now he was going to seed. to become dirty and neglected because of lack of care The report painted a grim picture of an America going to seed, its bridges and roadsfalling apart, its national parks neglected. Examples of 'go to seed' in a sentence |
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