impregnate
中文来自 ECDICT
- vt.
- 使怀孕，使肥沃，使充满，灌输
- adj.
- 怀孕的，充满的
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 借自 ←中世纪拉丁语 impraegnātus
- 源自 ←拉丁语 impraegnō
词源说明
The adjective is first attested in 1540, the verb in 1605; borrowed from Medieval Latin impraegnātus, perfect passive participle of Latin impraegnō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of impregn; participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
释义（英文）
动词 Verb
形容词 Adjective
- (as a participle) Impregnated (all senses).
- Pregnant, with child