질병을 일으키는 아주 작은 생물인 세균이나 미생물.
A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
예문:
"You should wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading germs."
"The kitchen counter was treated with a spray that kills 99% of germs."
더 큰 것으로 발전할 수 있는 사물의 기원이나 초기 단계.
An initial stage or a small amount of something from which more may develop.
예문:
"The germ of the idea for his first novel came from a dream."
"That small disagreement contained the germ of a much larger conflict."
곡물의 씨눈이나 새로운 생명체로 발달할 수 있는 생물의 초기 부분.
The embryo of a cereal grain or other plant seed, or a portion of an organism capable of developing into a new one.
예문:
"Wheat germ is a highly nutritious part of the grain often sold separately."
"The biological germ contains the essential genetic material for the plant."
성장이나 발달을 시작하다 또는 싹이 트다.
To begin to grow or develop; to sprout.
예문:
"The seeds will germ quickly if kept in a warm and moist environment."
"New creative concepts began to germ in the artist's mind."