Word · Frequency #49148
hermaphroditic
/həː.mæfrəˈditik/
adjective
雌雄同体的;两性体的
Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes; of or relating to hermaphrodism.
- 1.
Of or pertaining to hermaphrodism; being a hermaphrodite.
雌雄同体(现象)的;是雌雄同体的
- 2.
Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes.
同时具有两性生殖器官的
- 3.
Relating to the metaphysical integration of two complementary principles, often framed as masculine and feminine, active and receptive, solar and lunar, force and form, etc.
关于两种互补原则(如阴阳、主动与接受等)的形而上整合的
- 4.
Of, related to, or having both male and female connectability for fastening.
具有公母两种连接性能的(用于固定)
双性的;兼具公母接头的;阴阳同体的;两性合一的;雌雄同体(现象)的;是雌雄同体的;同时具有两性生殖器官的;关于两种互补原则(如阴阳、主动与接受等)的形而上整合的
In use
Many flowering plants are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs.
The earthworm is a hermaphroditic animal, but it still needs another worm to exchange sperm.
Hermaphroditic species are common among invertebrates, such as snails and slugs.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于生物学或医学领域
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY, WORDNET.