grafting
US /ˈɡræftɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡrɑːftɪŋ/
名词
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.
嫁接是园艺中常用的一种技术，用于结合两种不同植物的优良特性。
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The success of the grafting depends on proper alignment of the cambium layers.
嫁接的成功取决于形成层是否正确对齐。
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.
严重烧伤后，需要进行皮肤移植。
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Bone grafting is often used to repair fractures or replace missing bone.
骨移植常用于修复骨折或替换缺失的骨骼。
3.
贪污, 受贿
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.
这位政客被指控贪污，为公共合同收受贿赂。
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The investigation uncovered widespread grafting within the city council.
调查揭露了市议会内部普遍存在的贪污行为。