sterilization

/ˌster.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

名词

绝育，结扎
My wife and I have discussed sterilization, but we haven't made a decision about it yet.
我和妻子商量过绝育，不过我们还没有拿定主意。
消毒，灭菌
The needles have been sent off for sterilization.
那些针头送去消毒了。