secrete

secrete1
[sɪˈkriːt]
verb
  1. [with obj.](of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance)
    (细胞,腺体,器官)分泌(物质)
    insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood.
    分泌胰岛素以响应血糖升高。
派生
secretor
noun
secretory
adjective
语源
  1. early 18th cent.: back-formation from secretion

secrete2
[sɪˈkriːt]
verb
  1. [withobj.]conceal; hide
    隐藏;躲藏
    the assets had been secreted in Swiss bank accounts.
    资产已经被秘密贮存到了瑞士银行账户上。
语源
  1. mid 18th cent.: alteration of the obsolete verb secret 'keep secret'
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