n. a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
n. 杀虫剂
[化] 农药
1. Farmers often use pesticide to protect their crops from insects.
农民经常使用杀虫剂来保护他们的作物免受昆虫侵害。
2. It is important to follow safety instructions when applying pesticide.
在喷洒杀虫剂时，遵循安全说明非常重要。
3. Some people prefer organic food because it is grown without pesticide.
一些人更喜欢有机食品，因为它是在没有使用杀虫剂的情况下种植的。