fertilize
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/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
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/ˈfɜːtəlaɪz/
To help a plant produce seeds by transferring pollen from one part of the plant to another, or to combine sperm and an egg to create a baby or young animal.
Bees help fertilize flowers as they collect nectar, which leads to seed production.
蜜蜂在采集花蜜的同时帮助花朵授粉,这导致种子的产生。
To add nutrients to the soil to help plants grow better.
To improve the quality of the crops, farmers fertilize the fields with compost and other natural substances.
为了提高作物的质量,农民用堆肥和其他天然物质给田地施肥。