spay
US /speɪ/
UK /speɪ/
1.
绝育, 阉割（雌性）
to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal) so that it cannot reproduce
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We decided to spay our female cat to prevent unwanted litters.
我们决定给母猫绝育，以防止意外怀孕。
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It's important to spay your dog for its health and to control pet overpopulation.
为了狗狗的健康和控制宠物数量，给它绝育很重要。