B2 adjective 中性

fertilizer

/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

例句

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1

I need to buy some fertilizer for my backyard tomato plants to help them grow bigger.

I should purchase some plant food for the tomatoes in my garden to encourage their growth.

2

The agricultural department recommends the application of organic fertilizer to improve long-term soil health.

Government farming experts suggest using natural soil enhancers to maintain the ground's quality.

3

Don't forget the fertilizer; those flowers are looking a bit pale and weak.

Make sure to give the plants some food because they don't look very healthy.

词族

名词
fertilizer
Verb
fertilize
形容词
fertile
相关
fertility
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'fertility clinic' for plants; it helps the 'parent' soil produce many healthy 'baby' plants.

快速测验

To ensure the corn crops grow as tall as possible, the farmer applied a nitrogen-rich ______ to the soil.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

I need to buy some fertilizer for my backyard tomato plants to help them grow bigger.

everyday

I should purchase some plant food for the tomatoes in my garden to encourage their growth.

2

The agricultural department recommends the application of organic fertilizer to improve long-term soil health.

formal

Government farming experts suggest using natural soil enhancers to maintain the ground's quality.

3

Don't forget the fertilizer; those flowers are looking a bit pale and weak.

informal

Make sure to give the plants some food because they don't look very healthy.

4

Excessive use of chemical fertilizer can lead to significant water pollution via nutrient runoff into local streams.

academic

Using too many man-made soil additives can result in dirty water when the chemicals wash away.

5

The company reported a 15% increase in revenue following the launch of their new liquid fertilizer line.

business

The business saw higher profits after they started selling a new type of watery plant food.

词族

名词
fertilizer
Verb
fertilize
形容词
fertile
相关
fertility

常见搭配

apply fertilizer to spread or put growth substances onto the soil
chemical fertilizer synthetic or man-made substances used for plant growth
organic fertilizer natural substances like compost or animal waste used to feed plants
liquid fertilizer a plant nutrient solution that comes in a fluid form
fertilizer runoff the excess plant food that washes away from fields into water

常用短语

synthetic fertilizer

man-made chemical plant nutrients

slow-release fertilizer

a substance that feeds plants gradually over a long period

commercial fertilizer

mass-produced plant food sold in stores

容易混淆的词

fertilizer vs pesticide

Fertilizer provides nutrients to help plants grow, while pesticide is used to kill insects or pests.

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使用说明

The word can be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the substance in general, but it is often used as a countable noun when discussing different types or brands (e.g., 'Various fertilizers were tested').

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常见错误

Learners often confuse fertilizer with pesticides, thinking both are 'chemicals for plants.' Remember: fertilizer is 'food,' and pesticide is 'medicine/poison' for bugs.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'fertility clinic' for plants; it helps the 'parent' soil produce many healthy 'baby' plants.

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词源

Derived from the late 16th-century Latin 'fertilis' (bearing/fruitful), combined with the suffix '-izer' to denote the agent that creates that state.

语法模式

Usually functions as a noun (not an adjective as suggested). Often follows the verb 'to apply'. Can be followed by 'to' when indicating the target (e.g., 'fertilizer to the crops').
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文化背景

In modern society, there is a significant cultural shift toward 'organic' gardening, leading to debates about the environmental impact of synthetic fertilizers.

快速测验

To ensure the corn crops grow as tall as possible, the farmer applied a nitrogen-rich ______ to the soil.

正确!

正确答案是: a

相关词

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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