dormancy
Произношение: [ˈdɔːrmənsi]
Слово
Контекст: «biological processes»
(noun) the state of being inactive or not growing for a period of time. This can happen with plants or animals, like when a bear sleeps during the winter.
Пример
During winter, many plants go into dormancy to survive the cold.
Пример
The seeds never entered dormancy and sprouted immediately.
Пример
Why do some animals enter dormancy during the winter months?
Контекст: «psychology»
(noun) a period when a person is not actively thinking or doing much. Sometimes, we need a break, and our minds can feel asleep or inactive for a while.
Пример
After a busy week, she enjoyed a few days of dormancy to recharge her mind.
Пример
He felt no dormancy in his plans; he was always busy with work.
Пример
Do you think some people need dormancy to stay mentally healthy?
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