poison

US /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
UK /ˈpɔɪ.zən/
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1.

毒药, 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.
侦探怀疑受害者是被毒药杀死的。
Keep all household poisons out of reach of children.
将所有家用毒物放在儿童接触不到的地方。
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.
凶手试图用受污染的饮料毒害受害者。
The factory illegally dumped waste that could poison the river.
工厂非法倾倒可能污染河流的废物。
2.

毒害, 破坏

have a harmful or destructive effect on.

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His negative attitude began to poison the team's morale.
他的消极态度开始毒害团队士气。
Gossip can poison relationships and trust.
流言蜚语会毒害人际关系和信任。