mating is mate's Present Participle

mate

US [ˈmeɪtɪŋ]
UK ['meɪtɪŋ]
  • n.伙伴,同事;老兄,老弟(工人、水手间的亲密称呼);配偶(男女任何一方)
  • v.(使)交配;(使)紧密配合;【象棋】逼将,将军
  • Web交尾;配套;配种
Plural Form:mates  Past Participle:mated  Present Participle:mating  
mating
n.
1.
交尾;交配sex between animals
the mating season
交配季节

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