fertility

• 名词，指生育后代的能力或状态，也指土地的肥沃程度或作物高产的能力，还可指人口的出生率。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being fertile, including the ability to produce offspring, the capacity for abundant growth, or a demographic measure of live births per population.

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1. Birth rateB2formalscientific

   The ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area, expressed per 1000 population per year.

   生育率

   • The fertility rate in the region has declined over the past decade.
   • Demographers study fertility trends to predict population growth.
   • The country's fertility is measured at 1.5 births per woman.

   同义词birth ratebirthratenatality

   反义词barrennessinfertilitysterility

2. Reproductive capacityB2formalmedical

   The state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring.

   生育能力

   • The couple sought medical advice to improve their fertility.
   • Fertility treatments have helped many people conceive.
   • Age can significantly affect a woman's fertility.

   同义词fecundityfruitfulnesspotencyproductivenessprolificacy

   反义词barrennessimpotenceinfertilitysterility

3. Productivity of landB2formalscientific

   The property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth.

   肥力

   • The fertility of the soil is essential for a good harvest.
   • Farmers use fertilizers to maintain the land's fertility.
   • The valley is known for its remarkable fertility and lush vegetation.

   同义词fecundityfruitfulnessproductivityrichness

   反义词ariditybarrennessinfertilitysterilityunproductiveness