to pupate
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化蛹, 变成蛹
to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development
例子
The caterpillar climbed onto a leaf to pupate in a safe location.
毛毛虫爬上一片叶子，在一个安全的地方化蛹。
After several weeks of feeding, the larvae were ready to pupate.
经过几周的喂养，幼虫已经准备好化蛹了。
