aestivating

[US]/ˌɛstiˈveɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌɛstəˈveɪtɪŋ/

Translation

v. 暑い気候の動植物にしばしば使われる、夏を休眠または不活動の状態で過ごす行為。

Example Sentences

the reptiles are aestivating during the hot summer months.

爬虫類は暑い夏の間、冬眠しています。

aestivating animals conserve energy by slowing down their metabolism.

冬眠する動物は、代謝を遅くすることでエネルギーを節約します。

some species of frogs aestivate in mud or underground burrows.

いくつかの種のカエルは、泥や地下の穴で冬眠します。

the snails are entering their aestivating period soon.

カタツムリはもうすぐ冬眠期間に入ります。

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