sterilisation
US /ˌstɛr.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
消毒, 滅菌
the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
範例:
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The hospital uses high-temperature sterilisation for surgical instruments.
醫院對外科器械採用高溫消毒。
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Proper sterilisation of baby bottles is essential for infant health.
嬰兒奶瓶的正確消毒對嬰兒健康至關重要。
2.
絕育, 閹割
a medical procedure that makes a person or animal unable to produce offspring
範例:
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Many pet owners opt for the sterilisation of their cats and dogs.
許多寵物主人選擇對他們的貓狗進行絕育。
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Female sterilisation is a permanent method of birth control.
女性絕育是一種永久性的節育方法。