bacteria

英 [bækˈtɪəriə]

美 [bækˈtɪriə]

n. 细菌
bacterium的复数

Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / COCA.3611

牛津词典

noun

细菌
the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.

N-PLURAL 细菌
Bacteriaare very small organisms. Some bacteria can cause disease.
1. Chlorine is added to kill bacteria.
  加氯是为了杀死细菌。

noun

(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Synonym:bacterium

The photosynthetic pigment in bacteria is bacteriochlorophyll.
细菌光合作用的色素是细菌叶绿素。
The fertiliser releases nutrients gradually as bacteria decompose it.
随着细菌的分解，肥料逐渐释放出各种营养成分。
Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
温牛奶是细菌理想的滋生地。
A variety of bacteria, yeasts, and other fungi have been used as animal and human food sources.
各种细菌，酵母菌和其它真菌已被用作动物和人的食物了。
Parts of the shop were very dirty, unhygienic, and an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
店里的一些地方十分肮脏不洁，简直就是滋生细菌的理想温床。
If your urine specimen shows the presence of bacteria, you'll be prescribed antibiotics.
如果你的尿样显示有细菌存在，医生会给你开抗生素。
Chlorine is added to kill bacteria.
加氯是为了杀死细菌。
The nitrifying bacteria are chemosynthetic autotrophs.
硝化细菌是化能合成的自养生物。
Bacteria are active practically everywhere.
细菌活动的范围很广，无所不至。
It is an effective treatment for the bacteria and does kill it off
这是杀菌的特效药，能将其全部消灭。