cross-pollination

• 指将花粉从一朵花的花药传到另一朵花的柱头，从而实现受精的过程；也比喻不同领域或群体之间交流思想、相互影响。

A noun referring to the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another, enabling fertilization; also used metaphorically to describe the exchange of ideas or influences between different fields or groups.

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1. Botanical processB2formalscientific

   The transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower, often of a different plant, leading to fertilization.

   异花授粉

   • Bees are essential for cross-pollination in many fruit trees.
   • Cross-pollination can result in stronger and more diverse plant offspring.
   • Farmers sometimes use hand tools to ensure cross-pollination in their crops.

   同义词allogamycross-fertilization

2. Exchange of ideasC1formal

   The sharing or blending of ideas, methods, or influences from different fields or groups, leading to new developments.

   相互借鉴

   • Cross-pollination between art and technology has created innovative digital installations.
   • The conference encouraged cross-pollination of ideas among scientists and entrepreneurs.
   • Cross-pollination of different musical genres gave birth to new styles like jazz fusion.

   同义词blendingcross-fertilizationexchangefusionhybridizationinterchangesynthesis