castration

🇬🇧 UK/kæˈstreɪʃn/🇺🇸 US/kæ'streiʃәn/
B2

Definitions

n.

The surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries; the act of stripping power or effectiveness from someone

阉割;(比喻)削权,削弱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
castrroot
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atto make, having
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ionact, process, state
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Castration of farm animals is common agricultural practice in many countries.

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