detoxify
/diːˈtɒksɪfaɪ/verb
1- (-ies, -ied)with obj. remove toxic substances or qualities from为…去毒, 为…解毒:
the process uses chemical reagents to detoxify the oil.
这种工艺使用化学试剂来去除油中的毒物。
1.1
- (一般作be detoxified)treat (an alcoholic or drug addict) to remove the effects of drink or drugs in order to help them overcome addiction使(酗酒者)戒掉酒瘾, 使(吸毒者)戒掉毒瘾:
he was twice detoxified from heroin.
他受过两次戒除海洛因的治疗。
1.2
- no obj. abstain from drink and drugs until the bloodstream is free of toxins in order to overcome alcoholism or drug addiction戒酒; 戒毒。
1.3
- no obj. become free of poisonous substances or qualities变得无毒:
you can help your body detoxify by cutting down on coffee.
少喝咖啡有助于体内排毒。
派生词
detoxifier
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