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哺乳
bǔ rǔ
Meaning
- breastfeeding
Definition
指动物（包括人类）用乳腺分泌乳汁喂育幼体。
Refers to the process by which mammals (including humans) feed their young with milk secreted by mammary glands.
Usage
通常用于描述哺乳动物喂养幼崽的行为，也可引申指养育、培养。
Usually used to describe the behavior of mammals feeding their young, and can be extended to mean nurturing or raising.
Examples
- 1 哺乳动物通过哺乳来养育后代。 (Mammals raise their offspring by breastfeeding.)
- 2 母亲在哺乳期间要注意营养均衡。 (Mothers should pay attention to balanced nutrition during lactation.)
- 3 这只母猫正在给小猫哺乳。 (The mother cat is nursing her kittens.)
- 4 哺乳是亲子关系建立的重要环节。 (Breastfeeding is an important part of establishing the parent-child bond.)
- 5 在哺乳期，婴儿需要频繁地吃奶。 (During the lactation period, infants need to feed frequently.)
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