germ
n
1 [C] portion of a living organism capable of becoming a new organism; embryo of a seed 胚芽; 芽孢; 胚.
2 [C] micro-organism, esp one capable of causing disease 微生物; 细菌; (尤指)病菌
Disinfectant kills germs. 消毒剂可杀菌.
[attrib 作定语]
germ warfare, ie the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon of war 细菌战.
3 [sing] the ~ of sth (fig 比喻) beginning from which sth may develop (某物的)发端, 起源, 萌芽
the germ of an idea 一种想法的发端.
Maybe it was useful for some people, but it wasn't for me.
它可能对一些人有用,但对我没用。
Second, if your friends have problems, do not give advice. Ask questions instead, such as What do yo want? How do you feel about it? What are you afraid might happen? They will be able to find answers to any problems themselves, with your support. They