poison
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/ˈpɔɪzn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɔɪzn/
a harmful substance that can kill or hurt if taken into the body
The poison in the food made the person very sick.
食物中的毒物使这个人病得很重。
something that spreads harm, like a bad idea or feeling
His words were like poison, spreading anger and fear.
他的话就像毒药一样,传播着愤怒和恐惧。
to harm or kill by giving poison
The villain tried to poison the king with a deadly drink.
恶棍试图用致命的饮料毒死国王。
to put poison in something
She discovered someone had put poison in her water.
她发现有人在她的水里下了毒。
to spoil or damage something
Bad rumors can poison a good reputation.
坏谣言会毒害良好的声誉。