sterilized
US /ˈstɛr.ə.laɪzd/
UK /ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd/
形容詞
1.
消毒的, 無菌的
made free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
範例:
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All surgical instruments must be thoroughly sterilized before use.
所有手術器械在使用前必須徹底消毒。
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The baby's bottles need to be sterilized daily.
嬰兒奶瓶需要每天消毒。
2.
絕育的, 不育的
(of an animal or person) deprived of the ability to reproduce
範例:
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Many pet owners choose to have their animals sterilized to control population.
許多寵物主人選擇給他們的動物絕育以控制數量。
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The doctor explained the procedure for being permanently sterilized.
醫生解釋了永久絕育的程序。