insecticides

IPA/ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/
KK[ˌɪnsˈɛktəsˌaɪdz]IPA/ɪnˈsek.tə.saɪd/

insecticides — noun

  • insecticidessingular
  • insecticidesesplural

1. a chemical product designed to destroy insects that damage crops, spread disease

1.名詞B2
釋義

a chemical product designed to destroy insects that damage crops, spread disease, or become a nuisance in homes and gardens

例句

Mekong Delta farmers spray insecticide on rice fields twice a season to control pests.

collocation: spray insecticide on [crop/field]

Ananya switched to an organic neem-oil insecticide after she noticed fewer butterflies in her garden.

modifier: organic insecticide (distinguishes from synthetic)

同義詞
  • pesticide

    broader term covering any substance that kills pests (including insects, weeds, fungi, rodents)

  • bug spray

    informal term, usually refers to household insecticide sold in aerosol cans

文法句型

insecticide + is/are

spray/apply/use + insecticide

用法筆記

Insecticide typically appears as an uncountable noun (spray insecticide) but can be countable when referring to specific types or brands (several insecticides are available). The term is narrower than pesticide, which also covers herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides.

常見錯誤

❌I need to buy an insecticide to keep mosquitoes away from my skin.
✅I need to buy insect repellent to keep mosquitoes away from my skin.
💡Insecticide is applied to surfaces or plants; insect repellent is applied to the skin.
❌This insecticide is safe to drink.
✅This insecticide is safe for use around pets and children after it dries.
💡Insecticides are toxic substances; never describe them as 'safe to drink' even in diluted form.