fertilization
US /ˌfɝː.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfɝː.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
1.
受精, 施肥
the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
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Successful fertilization is crucial for plant reproduction.
成功的受精对植物繁殖至关重要。
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common fertility treatment.
体外受精（IVF）是一种常见的生育治疗方法。
2.
施肥, 上肥
the application of fertilizer to soil
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The farmer applied a new method of soil fertilization.
农民采用了新的土壤施肥方法。
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Proper fertilization is essential for healthy crop growth.
适当的施肥对作物健康生长至关重要。