sterility
US /stəˈrɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /stəˈrɪl.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
不育, 不孕
the quality or condition of being sterile; inability to produce offspring
範例:
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The couple sought medical advice due to concerns about their sterility.
這對夫婦因擔心不育而尋求醫療建議。
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Certain medical conditions can lead to sterility.
某些疾病可能導致不育。
2.
無菌, 消毒
the state of being free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; asepsis
範例:
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Maintaining sterility in the operating room is crucial to prevent infections.
保持手術室的無菌對於預防感染至關重要。
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The laboratory equipment underwent a rigorous process to ensure its complete sterility.
實驗室設備經過嚴格的程序以確保其完全無菌。
3.
貧瘠, 枯燥
lack of imagination, creativity, or intellectual stimulation
範例:
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The meeting was marked by intellectual sterility, with no new ideas being generated.
會議以思想貧瘠為特點，沒有產生任何新想法。
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Critics often point to the artistic sterility of commercial films.
評論家經常指出商業電影的藝術貧瘠。