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fertilization

UK //ˌfɜː.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən//US //ˌfɝː.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fertilis'(肥沃的)和 '-ization'(表示过程的后缀),最早出现在17世纪。

noun

❶ 指生物繁殖过程中,雄性生殖细胞(如精子)与雌性生殖细胞(如卵子)结合形成受精卵的过程。

“Fertilization usually occurs in the fallopian tubes.”

(受精通常发生在输卵管中。)

“The success of fertilization depends on the health of both sperm and egg.”

(受精的成功取决于精子和卵子的健康状况。)

❶ 指通过添加养分或肥料使土壤变得更肥沃,以促进植物生长。

“Regular fertilization improves crop yields.”

(定期施肥可以提高作物产量。)

“Organic fertilization is better for the environment.”

(有机施肥对环境更有利。)

同义词:impregnation, fecundation, pollination, enrichment, nutrification

常见短语

in vitro fertilization — 体外受精,一种人工辅助生殖技术,指在实验室环境中使卵子和精子结合。

“Many couples choose in vitro fertilization when natural conception is difficult.”

(当自然受孕困难时,许多夫妇选择体外受精。)

cross-fertilization — 交叉受精,既指生物间的异花授粉,也比喻不同领域或思想的交流融合。

“The conference promoted cross-fertilization of ideas between scientists and artists.”

(这次会议促进了科学家和艺术家之间的思想交流。)