late 14c., "action of making aromatic smoke as part of a ceremony," from Latin fumigationem (nominative fumigatio) "a smoking," noun of action from past participle stem of fumigare "to smoke," from fumus "smoke, fume" (see fume (n.)) + root of agere "to drive" (see act (n.)). Sense of "exposure (of someone or something) to aromatic fumes" is c. 1400, originally as a medicinal or therapeutic treatment.
双语例句
1. Methods of control involved poisoning and fumigation.
防治的方法包括毒杀和熏蒸。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We think that the fumigation can be done in a large, round metal container.
我们觉得熏蒸过程可以在一个大圆金属容器内进行。
来自辞典例句
3. In the northern states fumigation is needed only after insect outbreaks occur.
在北部各州,只在虫害发生后才进行熏蒸.
来自辞典例句
4. Soil fumigation or sterilization before planting a crop frequently improves its zinc - supplying power or zinc availability.
作物种植前的土壤熏蒸或杀菌处理,经常可以增进土壤的锌素供应能力或提高锌的有效性.
来自辞典例句
5. In a fire without a sprayer, the method can be used fumigation.
