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defecate
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- Conjugation :
past
defecated
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ing
defecating
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Derivatives :
n
defecation
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n
defecator
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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- defecate
['dεfə.ket]
['defɪkeɪt]
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1.
vt.
(糖、酒等)提纯,净化,澄清
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2.
vi.
变澄清,净化,变纯
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3.
vi.
排泄,排粪,通(大)便
Collins English-English Dictionary
- defecate
['dεfɪ"keɪt]
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1.
vi.
[intr]
to discharge waste from the body through the anus
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2.
vt.
[tr]
to clarify or remove impurities from (a solution, esp of sugar)
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3.
vt.
[Etymology]
C16: from Latin defaecare to cleanse from dregs, from de- + faex sediment, dregs
Examples
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In adults, the decision whether or not to defecate is under voluntary control.
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成年人中,是否大便是受自己控制的。
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大便
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defecate; have a bowel movement; shit
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大解
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go to the lavatory (to defecate); have a bowel movement
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大便
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defecate
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