naturalize verb
also British naturalise /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/ naturalizes; naturalized; naturalizing
also British naturalise /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/ naturalizes; naturalized; naturalizing
Learner's definition of NATURALIZE
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[+ object] : to allow (someone who was born in a different country) to become a new citizen使(侨民)加入国籍;使归化成为某国公民 2
: to cause (a plant or animal from another place) to begin to grow and live in a new area移植;使适应异域生长环境 [+ object]
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Several Asian fish have become naturalized in these lakes.一些亚洲鱼类已经适应了这些湖域的环境。
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Before you naturalize bulbs in your lawn, fertilize well.施足肥料后再将鳞茎移植到你的草坪上。
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— naturalization
also British naturalisation /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌnætʃərəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]