sterilize

/ˈster.ə.laɪz/

动词

为…做绝育手术，使绝育
After having five children, she decided to be sterilized.
生了5个孩子之后，她决定去做绝育手术。
为…消毒，使无菌
All equipment must be sterilized before use.
所有设备使用前都要消毒。