열이나 화학 물질을 이용하여 세균이나 미생물을 완전히 제거하다.
To make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms through heat or chemical treatment.
예문:
"The nurse will sterilize the surgical instruments before the procedure."
"It is essential to sterilize baby bottles to prevent infections."
수술 등을 통해 사람이나 동물의 생식 능력을 영구적으로 없애다.
To deprive a person or animal of the ability to produce offspring, typically by surgery.
예문:
"The animal shelter sterilizes all pets before they are adopted."
"He chose to be sterilized after having three children."
토양이나 땅을 메마르게 하여 식물이 자라거나 생명체가 살 수 없게 만들다.
To make land or soil unable to produce crops or support any form of life.
예문:
"The chemical spill threatened to sterilize the surrounding farmland for decades."
"Acid rain can eventually sterilize freshwater lakes, killing all fish."
어떤 계획이나 사상 등을 무효로 만들거나 본래의 활기와 내용을 없애다.
To make something ineffective or to deprive it of its original power or character.
예문:
"The heavy editing served to sterilize the author's original message."
"Opponents tried to sterilize the new law by adding numerous exemptions."
문서나 통신 장치에서 기밀 정보나 민감한 부분을 삭제하여 보안 처리를 하다.
To remove sensitive or classified information from a document or communication system.
예문:
"The agency must sterilize the files before they are archived in the public library."
"The phone line was sterilized to prevent any unauthorized eavesdropping."