pollinate /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪt/ ( pollinating, pollinated, pollinates )

• 1. 

  V-T To pollinate a plant or tree means to fertilize it with pollen. This is often done by insects. 给···传授花粉

  例：

  Many of the indigenous insects are needed to pollinate the local plants.

  需要很多种土生昆虫给当地植物授粉。

• 2. 

  pollination N-UNCOUNT

  例：

  Without sufficient pollination, the growth of the corn is stunted.

  没有充足的授粉，玉米的生长就会受阻。