Definitions
n. A substance that can seriously harm or kill living things.
毒物；毒药
v. Harm living things or contaminate something with a toxic substance.
使中毒；污染
v. Make a relationship or situation unpleasant or harmful.
破坏；毒化
Example
Some garden plants contain poison, so keep pets away.
有些园艺植物含有毒素，因此要让宠物远离。
Toxic waste from poorly regulated factories can poison rivers, threatening wildlife and the health of nearby communities.
监管不力的工厂排出的有毒废物可能污染河流，威胁野生动物和附近居民的健康。
Collocations
- contain poison
- poison the water supply
- poisoning prevention
- poison relations
Word family
- poisonous (adj.)
- poisoning (n.)
Synonyms
- toxin
Usage tip
poison 是名词或动词；“有毒的”用 poisonous。
FAQ
- What does poison mean?
- A substance that can seriously harm or kill living things. Harm living things or contaminate something with a toxic substance. Make a relationship or situation unpleasant or harmful.
- How is poison pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɔɪzən/, US /ˈpɔɪzən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
