amputate
/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ · /ˈæmpjəteɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5974 in the learning path
截肢；切除肢体
Definitions
v. To surgically remove all or part of a limb.
截肢；切除肢体
Example
The vet had to amputate the cat's badly injured leg.
兽医不得不截去这只猫受伤严重的腿。
Early treatment of severe infections can reduce the need to amputate limbs and improve patients' quality of life.
及早治疗严重感染能够减少截肢的必要性，并改善患者的生活质量。
Collocations
- amputate a limb
- amputate a leg
- amputate below the knee
Word family
- amputation (n.)
- amputee (n.)
Usage tip
主要用于手术切除肢体，不能泛指切除所有器官。
FAQ
- What does amputate mean?
- To surgically remove all or part of a limb.
- How is amputate pronounced?
- UK /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/, US /ˈæmpjəteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
