toxin
US /ˈtɑːk.sɪn/
UK /ˈtɒk.sɪn/
名词
毒素, 毒物
a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms
示例:
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The snake venom contains a potent toxin.
蛇毒含有一种强效毒素。
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Bacteria can produce various toxins that cause illness.
细菌可以产生各种导致疾病的毒素。