aestivate

[US]/ˈɛstɪveɪt/
[UK]/es-tiv-ayt/

Translation

v. at tilbringe sommeren i dvale eller inaktivitet, typisk ved at trække sig tilbage til et beskyttet sted
vi. at tilbringe sommeren i dvale eller inaktivitet, typisk ved at trække sig tilbage til et beskyttet sted
Word Forms
Present Participleaestivating
Third Person Singularaestivates
Past Tenseaestivated
Past Participleaestivated

Example Sentences

some desert creatures aestivate during the hottest months.

Nogle ørkenlevende dyr hviler i de varmeste måneder.

snails and some amphibians are known to aestivate.

Snegle og visse amfibier er kendt for at hvile.

aestivating animals often seek out cool, moist shelters during periods of heat.

Dyr, der hviler, søger ofte kølige og fugtige skjulesteder i perioder med varme.

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