单词 | inoculate |
释义 | inoculate(ɪˈnɒkjʊˌleɪt) verb 1. to introduce (the causative agent of a disease) into the body of (a person or animal), in order to induce immunity 2. (transitive) to introduce (microorganisms, esp bacteria) into (a culture medium) 3. (transitive) to cause to be influenced or imbued, as with ideas or opinions Derived forms inoculation (inˌocuˈlation) noun inoculative (inˈoculative) adjective inoculator (inˈocuˌlator) noun Word origin C15: from Latin inoculāre to implant, from in-2 + oculus eye, bud |
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