sterilization

剑桥词典

sterilization noun [U] (STOP CHILDREN)


the process of having a medical operation to make it impossible to have children
绝育，结扎
My wife and I have discussed sterilization, but we haven't made a decision about it yet . 我和妻子商量过绝育，不过我们还没有拿定主意。

sterilization noun [U] (CLEANING)


the process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria
消毒，灭菌
The needles have been sent off for sterilization. 那些针头送去消毒了。 返回 sterilization