"fertilization" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 受精
• 施肥

Definition

受精是指雄性和雌性细胞结合，开始新生命的发展，比如精子和卵子的结合。它也可以指为促进植物生长而给土壤施加养分。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在生物（繁殖）和农业（土壤）中使用。在人体语境下常指受孕，对植物来说指施肥。不能把“受精/施肥”与“肥料”混淆。

Examples

The fertilization of the egg is the first step in animal development.

卵子的**受精**是动物发育的第一步。

Farmers use fertilization to help their crops grow better.

农民使用**施肥**来帮助农作物更好地生长。

Fertilization happens when a sperm joins with an egg.

当精子与卵子结合时就发生了**受精**。

Many plants depend on insects for successful fertilization.

许多植物依赖昆虫来完成**受精**。

Without proper fertilization, the soil becomes less productive over time.

如果不进行适当的**施肥**，土壤会随着时间变得不那么肥沃。

Modern technology has made fertilization treatments more successful for couples.

现代技术让夫妇的**受精**治疗更加成功。