pesticide
/ˈpestɪsaɪd/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3869 in the learning path
农药；杀虫剂
Definitions
n. A substance used to kill pests that damage crops.
农药；杀虫剂
Example
The farmer wore protective clothing while spraying pesticide on crops.
农民向作物喷洒农药时穿着防护服。
Excessive pesticide use can harm beneficial insects and contaminate water sources near agricultural land.
过量使用农药可能伤害益虫，并污染农田附近的水源。
Collocations
- pesticide use
- pesticide residues
- spray pesticides
- reduce pesticide use
Word family
- pest (n.)
Usage tip
pesticide泛指农药；insecticide专指杀虫剂。
FAQ
- What does pesticide mean?
- A substance used to kill pests that damage crops.
- How is pesticide pronounced?
- UK /ˈpestɪsaɪd/, US /ˈpestɪsaɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
