sterility
US /stəˈrɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /stəˈrɪl.ə.ti/
名词
1.
不育, 不孕
the quality or condition of being sterile; inability to produce offspring
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The couple sought medical advice due to concerns about their sterility.
这对夫妇因担心不育而寻求医疗建议。
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Certain medical conditions can lead to sterility.
某些疾病可能导致不育。
2.
无菌, 消毒
the state of being free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; asepsis
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Maintaining sterility in the operating room is crucial to prevent infections.
保持手术室的无菌对于预防感染至关重要。
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The laboratory equipment underwent a rigorous process to ensure its complete sterility.
实验室设备经过严格的程序以确保其完全无菌。
3.
贫瘠, 枯燥
lack of imagination, creativity, or intellectual stimulation
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The meeting was marked by intellectual sterility, with no new ideas being generated.
会议以思想贫瘠为特点，没有产生任何新想法。
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Critics often point to the artistic sterility of commercial films.
评论家经常指出商业电影的艺术贫瘠。