c. 1600, "to grow as plants do," perhaps a back-formation from vegetation, or from Latin vegetatus, past participle of vegetare "to enliven, to animate" (see vegetable (adj.)). Sense of "to lead a dull, empty, or stagnant life" is from 1740. Related: Vegetated; vegetating.
实用例句
1. This kind of friut vegetate in many areas.
这种水果香甜可口,生长在世界上许多地方.
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2. The vegetables in the garden vegetate vigorously.
园子里的植物在茁壮成长.
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3. After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television.
