sterilize
/ˈsterəlaɪz/(亦作 -ise)
verb
with obj.
1
- make (something) free from bacteria or other living micro-organisms消毒, 使无菌：
babies' feeding equipment can be cleaned and sterilized
婴儿的喂养工具可以洗净和消毒
as adj. sterilized sterilized jars.无菌广口瓶。
2
- （一般作be sterilized）deprive (a person or animal) of the ability to produce offspring, typically by removing or blocking the sex organs（尤指去除或堵塞性器官）使绝育。
2.1
- make (land or water) unable to produce crops or support life使（土地）贫瘠化; 使（水）不长生物。
派生词