질병에 대한 면역력을 갖도록 사람이나 동물에게 예방 접종을 하다.
To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a specific disease.
예문:
"The clinic aims to inoculate all local residents against the seasonal flu by the end of November."
"Health officials are working tirelessly to inoculate children in remote villages against polio."
성장이나 연구를 목적으로 배양기나 생물체에 미생물, 세포, 혈청 등을 주입하거나 심다.
To introduce microorganisms, cells, or serum into a culture medium or a living organism for growth or study.
예문:
"The researcher used a sterile loop to inoculate the agar plate with a sample of the bacteria."
"We need to inoculate the soil with beneficial fungi to improve the overall crop yield."
부정적인 영향으로부터 누군가를 보호하거나 특정 사상이나 태도를 누군가의 마음에 심어주다.
To protect someone from a negative influence or to instill a particular idea or attitude into someone's mind.
예문:
"The teacher tried to inoculate her students against misinformation by teaching them critical thinking skills."
"Early exposure to diverse cultures can inoculate a person against prejudice and narrow-mindedness."