inoculate

i'nɒkjuleit

GRE

v. introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
v. introduce a microorganism into
v. insert a bud for propagation

vt. 接种, 嫁接
[医] 接种

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BNC 频率

18,002

使用频率

inoculate 可以拆分为 in-（进入）和 ocul-（眼睛，源自拉丁文 oculus），再加上后缀 -ate。可以联想为“把东西放入眼睛里”，暗示注射疫苗的过程。

例句

1. The doctor will inoculate the children against measles.

医生将为孩子们接种麻疹疫苗。

2. It is important to inoculate your pets to keep them healthy.

为你的宠物接种疫苗是很重要的，以保持它们的健康。

3. Many countries inoculate their citizens to prevent the spread of diseases.

许多国家为其公民接种疫苗以防止疾病传播。