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seed

释义

seed

noun

UK /siːd/

Word Forms

singular	seed
plural	seeds

1
countable/uncountable a small hard part produced by a plant that can grow into a new plant of the same type
a packet of seeds
sow/plant seed(s):
You can sow grass seed to cover the worn patches.
grow something from seed:
I grew these herbs from seed.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of plants
aerial root
anther
beanstalk
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable a seed that you eat or use to give flavour to food
  a packet of sesame/sunflower/cumin seeds
  Synonyms and related words
  Herbs, spices and condiments
  allspice
  anise
  aniseed
2. 1b
  countable Americana pip from a fruit
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of fruit and substances in fruit
  bruising
  core
  dextrose
2
countable a player or team that has been given a number that shows how likely they are to win a competition
number one/top seed (=considered most likely to win):
the number one seed
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
A. N. Other
back
3
uncountable an old word used in the Bible to mean a man’s semen. This word is sometimes used humorously.
Synonyms and related words
Sex and reproductive organs
balls
bits
bollocks
1. 3a
  an old word used in the Bible to mean all the children, grandchildren etc of a particular man
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for family members
  a near relative/relation
  be someone’s elder
  black sheep

phrases

go/run to seed

sow/plant the seeds of something

seed

noun

US /sid/

Word Forms

singular	seed
plural	seeds

1
countable/uncountable a small hard part produced by a plant that can grow into a new plant of the same type
a bag of seeds
sow/plant seed(s):
You can sow grass seed to cover the worn patches.
grow something from seed:
I grew these herbs from seed.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of plants
aerial root
anther
beanstalk
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable a seed that you eat or use to give flavor to food
  a jar of sesame/sunflower/cumin seeds
  Synonyms and related words
  Herbs, spices and condiments
  allspice
  anise
  aniseed
2. 1b
  countable Americanone of the small hard seeds inside a fruit such as an apple or orange. The British word is pip.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of fruit and substances in fruit
  bruising
  core
  dextrose
2
countable a player or team that has been given a number that shows how likely they are to win a competition
number one/top seed (=considered most likely to win):
the number one seed
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
back
backfield
3
uncountable an old word used in the Bible to mean a man’s semen. This word is sometimes used humorously.
Synonyms and related words
Sex and reproductive organs
balls
beaver
bits
1. 3a
  an old word used in the Bible to mean all the children, grandchildren, etc. of a particular man
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for family members
  be someone’s elder
  black sheep
  blood

phrases

go/run to seed

sow/plant the seeds of something

seed

verb

UK /siːd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	seed
he/she/it	seeds
present participle	seeding
past tense	seeded
past participle	seeded

1
transitive usually passiveto give a player or team a number showing how likely they are to win a competition
be seeded third/tenth/7/15 etc:
Australian Patrick Rafter is seeded 14.
Synonyms and related words
Sports management and team selection
bench
be relegated
call up
2
transitive often passiveto remove the seeds from a plant or fruit
Add one red pepper, seeded and chopped.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
3
transitive usually passiveto put seeds in the ground so that they can grow
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai
4
intransitive if a plant seeds, it produces seeds
Synonyms and related words
What plants can do
bear
bear fruit
bloom

seed

verb

US /sid/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	seed
he/she/it	seeds
present participle	seeding
past tense	seeded
past participle	seeded

1
transitive often passiveto remove the seeds from a plant or fruit
Add one red pepper, seeded and chopped.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
2
transitive usually passiveto give a player or team a number showing how likely they are to win a competition
be seeded third/tenth/7/15 etc.:
Australian Patrick Rafter is seeded 14.
Synonyms and related words
Sports management and team selection
bench
be relegated
call up
3
transitive usually passiveto put seeds in the ground so that they can grow
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai
4
intransitive if a plant seeds, it produces seeds
Synonyms and related words
What plants can do
bear
bear fruit
bloom

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