sterilise

• 动词，指使某物不含细菌或其他活微生物；也指使人或动物失去生育能力。

A verb meaning to make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, or to make a person or animal unable to produce offspring.

1. Make free from bacteriaB2formalbritishmedical

   To make something completely clean and free from all microorganisms, especially bacteria.

   灭菌

   • The surgeon sterilised the instruments before the operation.
   • All baby bottles must be sterilised to prevent infection.
   • The laboratory technician sterilised the equipment using high heat.

   同义词decontaminatedisinfect

   反义词contaminateinfectpollute

2. Make infertileB2formalbritishmedical

   To perform a medical procedure that makes a person or animal unable to reproduce.

   绝育

   • The vet sterilised the stray cat to control the population.
   • Some people choose to be sterilised as a permanent form of contraception.
   • The procedure to sterilise the animal was quick and safe.

   同义词altercastratedesexfixneuterspay