germinate
verb uk/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.neɪt/ us/ˈdʒɝː.mə.neɪt/
(SEED) [ I or T ] biology specialized(使)(种子)发芽,萌芽;(使)开始生长 to (cause a seed to) start growing
The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough. 豆子只有在温度足够高时才会发芽。
(IDEA) [ I ]开始形成;萌发 to start developing
I felt an idea germinating in my head/mind. 我感到一个想法开始在脑海中萌生。
Related word: germination