1905, from Greek hormon "that which sets in motion," present participle of horman "impel, urge on," from horme "onset, impulse," from PIE *or-sma-, from root *er- "to move, set in motion." Used by Hippocrates to denote a vital principle; modern meaning coined by English physiologist Ernest Henry Starling (1866-1927). Jung used horme (1915) in reference to hypothetical mental energy that drives unconscious activities and instincts. Related: Hormones.
双语例句
1. Hormone replacement therapy is very important and should be instituted early.
激素替代治疗非常重要，应该及早开始。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Oestrogen is a female sex hormone.
雌激素是一种雌性荷尔蒙。
来自《权威词典》
3. This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body.
这种荷尔蒙与体內其他荷尔蒙紧密地相互作用.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Hormone implants are used as growth boosters.
激素植入物被用作生长辅助剂.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. It is a neuropeptide member belonging to the crustacean hyperglycemic hormone ( CHH ) neuropeptide family.