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    neuter

    • IPA[ˈno͞odər]

    美式

    • adj.
      of or denoting a gender of nouns in some languages, typically contrasting with masculine and feminine or common；(of an animal) lacking developed sexual organs, or having had them removed.
    • n.
      a neuter word.；the neuter gender.
    • v.
      castrate or spay (a domestic animal)；render ineffective; deprive of vigor or force

    • noun: neuter, plural noun: neuters

    • 釋義

    形容詞

    • 1. of or denoting a gender of nouns in some languages, typically contrasting with masculine and feminine or common it is a neuter word in Greek
    • 2. (of an animal) lacking developed sexual organs, or having had them removed.
    • ▪ (of a plant or flower) having neither functional pistils nor functional stamens.
    • ▪ (of a person) apparently having no sexual characteristics; asexual soft, languid, sexually neuter types

    名詞

    • 1. a neuter word.
    • ▪ the neuter gender.
    • 2. a nonfertile caste of social insect, especially a worker bee or ant.
    • ▪ a castrated or spayed domestic animal.
    • ▪ a person who appears to lack sexual characteristics the conquering hero is a neuter

    動詞

    • 1. castrate or spay (a domestic animal) a neutered tomcat
    • ▪ render ineffective; deprive of vigor or force disarmament negotiations that will neuter their military power
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    neuter

    • IPA[ˈnjuːtə]

    英式

    • adj.
      of or denoting a gender of nouns in some languages, typically contrasting with masculine and ... the Spirit is a neuter word in Greek
    • n.
      a neuter word.
    • v.
      castrate or spay (a domestic animal): all pit bulls must be registered and neutered a neutered tomcat

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