disinfect
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈfekt/
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈfekt/
To clean something by using a substance that kills germs and bacteria.
After the surgery, the nurse disinfected the patient's wound to prevent infection.
在手术之后,护士对病人的伤口进行消毒以防止感染。
To use a computer program to remove a computer virus.
The technician disinfected the computer by running an antivirus program to eliminate the virus.
技术人员通过运行杀毒软件来消毒电脑,以消除病毒。