offspring
/ˈɒfsprɪŋ/ · /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6340 in the learning path
子女；后代；幼崽
Definitions
n. The children or young of a person, animal, or plant.
子女；后代；幼崽
Example
The mother duck led her offspring safely across the path.
鸭妈妈带着小鸭们安全地穿过小路。
Many species invest considerable energy in protecting their offspring, which increases the young animals' chances of survival.
许多物种投入大量精力保护后代，从而提高幼崽的存活机会。
Collocations
- produce offspring
- protect their offspring
- healthy offspring
Synonyms
- progeny
- young
Usage tip
单复数同形；谈人的子女时比children正式。
FAQ
- What does offspring mean?
- The children or young of a person, animal, or plant.
- How is offspring pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒfsprɪŋ/, US /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
