amputate
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/ˈæmpjuteɪt/
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/ˈæmpjuteɪt/
to cut off part of the body, like an arm or leg, usually because of injury or disease
The doctor had to amputate his leg to save his life.
医生不得不截掉他的腿来挽救他的生命。