fertilize
UK/'fɜːtɪlaɪz/US/'fә:tilaiz/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To add nutrients to soil; to cause an egg to develop into a new organism.
施肥；使（卵）受精
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfertilecarry, bear, bring
+
-izeto make, to become
=fertilize
fertile + -ize (make/cause) = to make fertile.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Fertilize the lawn twice a year.
- 2.
The egg is fertilized inside the body.