| 词组 | give birth to one |
| 释义 | (redirected from give birth to one)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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