| 释义 |
de·tox·i·fy
I. \-ˌfī\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: from detoxification, after such pairs as English magnification: magnify
: to remove the poison or effect of poison from
II. transitive verb
1. : to free (as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive substance in the body or from dependence on or addiction to such a substance
< the clinic started detoxifying him by gradually lowering his dosage — J.M.Markham >
2. : neutralize 2
< detoxifying tensions that arise between people of divergent tastes and goals — M.B.Duberman >
3. : to render (a harmful substance) harmless
intransitive verb
: to become free of addiction to a drug or alcohol
• detoxification noun |