deflorate

a. 过了开花期的, 已开过花的

发音

UK /diːˈflɔɹət/
其它 /diːˈflɔɹət/
UK /diːˈflɔɹeɪt/
其它 /diːˈflɔɹeɪt/

词形变化

deflorated deflorates 三单 deflorates deflorating deflorating 现在分词 deflorated 过去式 deflorated 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To remove the flowers from.

    及物 生物 植物学

    The bush is often deflorated by browsing wildlife.

  2. 2.

    To take the virginity of; to deflower.

    古体 及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Past the flowering state.

    生物 植物学

    The deflorate rose-bushes take on a brownish tint.