rut·tingBrE /ˈrʌtɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈrʌtɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective(of male animals, especially deer 雄性动物，尤指鹿) in a time of sexual activity 处于发情期的◆rutting deer处于发情期的鹿◆the rutting season交配季节 ➡ see also rut (3) See rut for more