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hibernate

/haɪbɚneɪt/

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to spend winter in a state of deep sleep or inactivity

冬眠

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Some bears hibernate when food becomes scarce in winter.
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冬天食物稀少时，一些熊会冬眠。
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Pronunciation: /haɪbɚneɪt/

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