vi.

1. 发芽；抽条
   The rice seeds have sprouted.

   稻种已发芽了。

2. 很快地成长

vt.

1. 使萌芽；使生长

n.[C]

1. 新芽；籽苗；嫩枝
   Fried bean sprouts is his favorite vegetable dish.

   炒豆芽是他最喜欢吃的蔬菜。

2. 幼苗状物；年幼者
3. 【植】球芽甘蓝[P]

v.

n.

1. a shoot of a plant.
2. short for Brussels sprout.