Wordiyopoison
🇬🇧 UK/'pɒizn/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A substance that causes harm, illness, or death when ingested or absorbed; anything harmful or corrupting
毒药；毒物；有害的事物
v.
To kill or harm with poison; to contaminate or corrupt something
毒害；毒杀；污染；腐蚀
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpoisonother
=poison
Common Collocations
- 1.deadly poison致命毒药
- 2.poison control毒物控制（中心）
- 3.rat poison灭鼠药
- 4.slow-acting poison慢性毒药
Example Sentences
- 1.
The detective discovered that the victim had been killed by a slow-acting poison.
- 2.
Hatred and resentment can act as a poison that destroys relationships over time.
- 3.
Keep all household cleaning products out of reach, as many contain poison.