c. 1600, probably a back-formation from germination. Figurative use from 1640s. Related: Germinated; germinating. Earlier germynen (mid-15c.) was from Old French germiner or directly from Latin germinare.
双语例句
1. Some seed varieties germinate fast, so check every day or so.
有一些种子发芽快，所以差不多每天得察看一下。
来自柯林斯例句
2. An idea for a novel began to germinate in her mind.
一部小说的构思已经在她的头脑中萌发。
来自《权威词典》
3. Heat and moisture will germinate the seeds.
温度和水分会使种子发芽.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Seeds germinate in the spring.
种子在春天发芽.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. I saw everything about me surge forth and germinate.
