sow one's wild oats

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别名

sow wild oats sow one's oats

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.

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  2. 2.

    To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.

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  3. 3.

    To have numerous sexual partners.

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  4. 4.

    To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.

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同义词 1

sow one's oats

上位词 3

indulge pander gratify

词源

From being a typical useless or counterproductive occupation (wild oats is a weed, and would not be sown).

来源：wiktionary