toxin
US /ˈtɑːk.sɪn/
UK /ˈtɒk.sɪn/
名詞
毒素, 毒物
a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms
範例:
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The snake venom contains a potent toxin.
蛇毒含有一種強效毒素。
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Bacteria can produce various toxins that cause illness.
細菌可以產生各種導致疾病的毒素。