Definitions
n. A friend or someone you share an activity with
朋友；伙伴
n. An animal's partner for breeding
动物的配偶
v. To breed, or bring animals together to breed
交配；使交配
Example
I'm meeting a mate for lunch near the station.
我要在车站附近和一个朋友吃午饭。
Some bird species stay with the same mate for years, sharing responsibility for raising their young.
某些鸟类会与同一配偶相伴多年，共同承担养育幼鸟的责任。
Collocations
- a close mate
- find a mate
- mate for life
Word family
- mating (n.)
- classmate (n.)
- teammate (n.)
Synonyms
- friend
- companion
Usage tip
表示朋友时属英式非正式用语，正式写作宜用friend。
FAQ
- What does mate mean?
- A friend or someone you share an activity with An animal's partner for breeding To breed, or bring animals together to breed
- How is mate pronounced?
- UK /meɪt/, US /meɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
