| 词汇 | birth |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG BIRTH born out of wedlock born to an unmarried mother.The child was born out of wedlock.In the city many children are born out of wedlock. accident of birthAny and all particulars surrounding one's birth (physical characteristics, social background, and even nationality) that are considered a result of parentage and the specific circumstances of birth, and are therefore entirely out of one's control. My poverty when I was young was merely an accident of birth; through hard work and determination, I was able to overcome it and lead a successful life. birth tourismTravel to another country for the specific purpose of giving birth to one's child there, so as to avail of that country's economic advantages, such as superior healthcare, or to gain citizenship for the child and/or parent(s). Due to its universal healthcare, even for foreign nationals, the country is a popular destination for birth tourism. strangle (something) at birthTo stop the development or continuance of something at an early stage. I'm afraid the board may strangle this proposal at birth if the benefits are not carefully explained to them. give birth to (someone or something)1. To birth a baby. Angela gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last night. 2. To bring something into existence. The technological advances gave birth to the Industrial Revolution. give birth to someone or something1. Lit. to have a child; [for an animal] to bring forth young. She gave birth to a baby girl. The cat gave birth to a large number of adorable kittens. 2. Fig. to bring forth a new idea, an invention, a nation, etc. The company gave birth to a new technology. The basic idea of participatory democracy gave birth to a new nation. give birth to1. Bear a child, as in She gave birth to her first child exactly at midnight. [Early 1800s] 2. Also, give rise to. Be the cause or origin of. For example, His hobby gave birth to a very successful business, or The economic situation gave rise to widespread dissatisfaction. The first term dates from the early 1700s, the second from the late 1700s. give ˈbirth (to somebody/something)produce a baby or young animal: She died shortly after giving birth.Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl.(figurative) It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences.give birth to1. To bear as offspring. 2. To be the origin of: a hobby that gave birth to a successful business. |
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