grafting
US /ˈɡræftɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡrɑːftɪŋ/
名詞
1.
嫁接, 移植
the process of joining two plants together so that they grow as one
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Grafting is a common technique used in horticulture to combine desirable traits from two different plants.
嫁接是園藝中常用的一種技術，用於結合兩種不同植物的優良特性。
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The success of the grafting depends on proper alignment of the cambium layers.
嫁接的成功取決於形成層是否正確對齊。
2.
移植, 移植物
a piece of living tissue surgically transplanted from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another
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Skin grafting was necessary after the severe burn.
嚴重燒傷後，需要進行皮膚移植。
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Bone grafting is often used to repair fractures or replace missing bone.
骨移植常用於修復骨折或替換缺失的骨骼。
3.
貪污, 受賄
the acquisition of money or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position
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The politician was accused of grafting, taking bribes for public contracts.
這位政客被指控貪污，為公共合同收受賄賂。
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The investigation uncovered widespread grafting within the city council.
調查揭露了市議會內部普遍存在的貪污行為。