lethal /ˈliːθəl/ adjective Learner's definition of LETHAL
[more lethal; most lethal]
: causing or able to cause death致命的 -
lethal chemicals/weapons致命的化学品/武器
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a potentially lethal dose of a drug可能致死的药品剂量
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He was sentenced to death by lethal injection.他被判注射处死。
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In rare instances, the disease can be lethal. [=(more commonly) fatal]在极少数情况下，这种疾病能够致命。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻