anesthetize
US /əˈnes.θə.taɪz/
UK /əˈnes.θə.taɪz/
1.
麻醉
to administer an anesthetic to (a person or animal), especially so as to induce unconsciousness
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The dentist will anesthetize the area before extracting the tooth.
牙医在拔牙前会先麻醉该区域。
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The patient was fully anesthetized before the surgery began.
手术开始前，病人已完全麻醉。