1530s, a back formation from procreation or else from Latin procreatus, past participle of procreare "to beget, bring forth" (see procreation). Related: Procreated; procreating.
权威例句
1. Most young women feel a biological need to procreate.
大多数的年轻妇女都有生儿育女的生理需要。
2. Most young women feel a biological need to procreate.
大多数的年轻妇女都有生儿育女的生理需要。
3. Did you know that the domestic turkey is unable to procreate naturally?