词汇 pesticide 在中文的含义

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pesticide

US /ˈpes.tə.saɪd/
UK /ˈpes.tɪ.saɪd/
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名词

杀虫剂, 农药

a chemical preparation used for destroying plant, fungal, or animal pests

示例:
Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.
农民经常使用杀虫剂来保护他们的庄稼免受昆虫侵害。
Concerns about the environmental impact of pesticides are growing.
杀虫剂环境影响的担忧日益增加。