copulation
US /ˌkɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
名词
交配, 性交
sexual intercourse
示例:
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The study examined the frequency of copulation in various animal species.
这项研究调查了各种动物物种的交配频率。
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For many species, copulation is a crucial part of their reproductive cycle.
对于许多物种来说,交配是其生殖周期的关键部分。