spay /speɪ/ ( spaying, spayed, spays )

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  V-T When a female animal is spayed, it has its ovaries removed so that it cannot become pregnant. (给动物)切除卵巢 [usu passive]

  例：

  All bitches should be spayed unless being used for breeding.

  除非用于繁殖，所有母狗的卵巢都应被切除。