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单词 mercy-kill
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Definition of mercy-kill in English:

mercy-kill

verb ˈməːsɪˌkɪl

  • with object To bring about the death of (a person suffering an incurable and painful disease), especially by the administration of drugs.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The Post-Standard. From mercy + kill, after mercy killing.

Definition of mercy-kill in US English:

mercy-kill

verbˈməːsɪˌkɪl

  • with object To bring about the death of (a person suffering an incurable and painful disease), especially by the administration of drugs.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The Post-Standard. From mercy + kill, after mercy killing.
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