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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
Gossip can poison relationships and trust.
流言蜚語會毒害人際關係和信任。