sterile
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is sterile is completely clean and free from germs. 无菌的
He always made sure that any cuts were protected by sterile dressings. 他总是确保所有伤口都用无菌的敷料包好。
2. sterilityN-UNCOUNT 无菌
...the antiseptic sterility of the hospital. …医院的无菌消毒。
3. ADJ A person or animal that is sterile is unable to have or produce babies. 不育的
George was sterile. 乔治不能生育。
4. sterilityN-UNCOUNT 不育
This disease causes sterility in both males and females. 这种疾病会导致男女不育。
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sterile /ˈstɛraɪl/
剑桥词典
sterile adjective (UNABLE TO PRODUCE)
(of a living being) unable to produce young , or (of land ) unable to produce plants or crops
（生物）不育的；（土地）贫瘠的，不长作物的
Mules are usually sterile. 骡子通常无法生育。
One of the side effects of the drug could be to make men sterile. 这种药物的副作用之一是可能会导致男性不育。
having no imagination , new ideas , or energy
缺乏想象力的；缺乏新意的；无生气的
a sterile argument 毫无新意的论点
sterile adjective (CLEAN)
completely clean and free from dirt and bacteria
消过毒的，无菌的
The operation must be carried out under sterile conditions . 手术必须在无菌条件下进行。 返回 sterile