"fertilization" in Chinese (Traditional)
受精施肥
Definition
受精是指雄性與雌性細胞結合，開始新生命的發展，例如精子和卵子的結合。也可以指為促進植物生長而給土壤施加養分。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
用於生物學（生殖）和農業（土壤）。在人類語境下常指受孕，在植物上則指施肥。不要將“受精/施肥”與“肥料”混淆。
Examples
The fertilization of the egg is the first step in animal development.
卵子的**受精**是動物發育的第一步。
Farmers use fertilization to help their crops grow better.
農民使用**施肥**來幫助作物更好地生長。
Fertilization happens when a sperm joins with an egg.
當精子與卵子結合時，就發生了**受精**。
Many plants depend on insects for successful fertilization.
許多植物依賴昆蟲來完成**受精**。
Without proper fertilization, the soil becomes less productive over time.
如果不進行適當的**施肥**，土壤會隨著時間變得不那麼肥沃。
Modern technology has made fertilization treatments more successful for couples.
現代技術讓夫妻的**受精**治療更加成功。