overwintering
noun [ U ] uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/ us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɪn.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
度过冬天，越冬
the action of staying or keeping plants or animals in a particular place during the winter
The plant has to store the energy it needs for overwintering. 植物必须储存越冬所需的能量。
I thought this would be a good place for overwintering. 我认为这将是一个越冬的好地方。
See: overwinter
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- He brings his bedding plants indoors for overwintering.
- Sow plants now for overwintering.
- Ivy does provide a very useful overwintering site for many small mammals and insects.