poison

US /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
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1.

毒藥, 毒物

a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.

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The detective suspected the victim was killed by poison.
偵探懷疑受害者是被毒藥殺死的。
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Keep all household poisons out of reach of children.
將所有家用毒物放在兒童接觸不到的地方。
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toxinvenombane
1.

毒害, 污染

administer poison to (a person or animal), especially with criminal intent.

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The killer tried to poison his victim with a tainted drink.
兇手試圖用受污染的飲料毒害受害者。
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The factory illegally dumped waste that could poison the river.
工廠非法傾倒可能污染河流的廢物。
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contaminatepollutetaint
2.

毒害, 破壞

have a harmful or destructive effect on.

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His negative attitude began to poison the team's morale.
他的消極態度開始毒害團隊士氣。
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Gossip can poison relationships and trust.
流言蜚語會毒害人際關係和信任。
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corruptspoilruindestroyundermine
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poisonousfood poisoning