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infertile

形容词

UK/ɪnˈfɜː.taɪl/
US/ɪnˈfɝː.t̬ᵊl/

定义 infertile 形容词

  1. Describing a person, animal, or plant that is unable to produce offspring or new plants.

    • Many studies indicate that male infertility cases are on the rise.

    • After numerous attempts, they discovered they could not conceive naturally and were diagnosed as infertile.

    • The vet explained that the cat had become infertile due to a previous illness.

  2. Describing land or soil that is poor and unsuitable for the healthy growth of plants or crops.

    • The land has become infertile due to prolonged drought, making it difficult to cultivate.

    • Many farmlands have become infertile after years of over-cultivation.

    • Despite the farmers’ best efforts, the infertile soil made it difficult to grow any crops.