germ

UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/

Переводы

germсуществительное
germs
множ.
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
The doctor explained how germs can spread through contact.
Доктор объяснил, как микробы могут распространяться через контакт.
The seed contains the germ of a new plant.
Семя содержит зародыш нового растения.
Дополнительные переводы
germглагол
germed
Прошедшее простое время
germed
Причастие прошедшего времени
germing
Герундий
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
Rare, chiefly in scientific or poetic style: to germinate; to begin to grow or develop.
germприлагательное
Attributive use of the noun: relating to microorganisms or caused by them (e.g. "germ warfare").

Определения

germсуществительное
A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
The formative or generative part of an organism that is capable of developing into a new individual or organ.
Under the microscope, the scientist could see the germ that would become the plant's first root.
The embryo in a seed, especially a cereal grain or other plant seed.
Wheat germ is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits.
A beginning or rudiment of an idea, feeling, or process.
The germ of the idea for the novel came to her during a long train journey.
germглагол
To begin to sprout or grow; to germinate.
Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.
To cause (a seed, grain, or spore) to begin to sprout or develop; to germinate (something).
The brewer gently warmed the barley to germ it before malting.
germприлагательное
Relating to, involving, or caused by microorganisms.
Germ warfare is banned under international law.
Relating to the earliest or embryonic stage of development; germinal.
The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.