Zoeken
Selecteer de woordenboektaal
Hibernation
01
winterslaap, hibernatie
a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy
Voorbeelden
In preparation for hibernation, the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period.
In voorbereiding op de winterslaap bouwt de egel vetreserves op om zichzelf in stand te houden tijdens de inactieve periode.
02
winterslaap, hibernatie
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
03
winterslaap
the act of retiring into inactivity
Lexicale Boom
hibernation
hibernate
