| 释义 |
par·tu·ri·ent
I. \pärˈtu̇rēənt, pȧ], ].tyu̇-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin parturient-, parturiens, present participle of parturire to be in labor, desiderative of parere to give birth to, beget, produce — more at pare
1.
a. : bringing forth or about to bring forth young : engaged in parturition
< a parturient heifer >
b. : of or relating to parturition
< parturient pangs >
c. : typical of parturition
< the parturient uterus >
2. : being at the point of producing something (as an idea, discovery, or literary work)
II. noun
(-s)
: a parturient individual |