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egg; ovum; testicle
Meanings
4 senses · 19 examplesnoun
plant ovum; female reproductive cell
formalScientific term for plant female gamete.
Plant ovums need to combine with sperm to complete fertilization.
After pollen lands on the stigma, it will combine with the ovum inside the ovule.
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In agricultural research, the activity of plant ovums is an important observation indicator.
The ovums of this ornamental plant can only germinate at suitable temperatures.
The lab is cultivating plant ovums for crossbreeding experiments.
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insect fertilized egg
technicalProfessional term used only in entomology.
Butterfly eggs will hatch into larvae after one week.
Farmers monitor pest eggs to predict the timing of pest outbreaks.
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Ladybug eggs are usually bright yellow and laid concentrated on the undersides of leaves.
Eggs laid by silkworm moths raised in the lab will be used to cultivate silkworms.
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animal egg; reproductive cell
General term for animal eggs, common in daily and scientific contexts.
I ate a boiled bird egg, which is a chicken egg, this morning.
Snake eggs are usually buried in warm, moist soil to hatch.
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Sea turtles crawl onto beaches to lay eggs and bury them in sand pits.
The incubation temperature of crocodile eggs determines the sex of the hatchlings.
Eggs of this rare bird species can only hatch successfully in specific environments.
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vulgar slang: testicle/penis
slang, derogatoryHighly vulgar and offensive slang, used only in extremely informal, derogatory contexts. Avoid in formal or polite settings.
This character is often used in such vulgar insults.
In some dialect areas, people use this term to insult others.
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He was criticized by everyone for casually using this vulgar word.
This kind of vulgar language is not suitable for use in public places.
When learning Chinese, you should avoid using this kind of offensive vocabulary.