anaesthetize
US /əˈnes.θə.taɪz/
UK /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/
動詞
1.
麻醉
to administer an anesthetic to (a person or animal), especially so as to induce a loss of consciousness
範例:
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The dentist will anaesthetize the area before extracting the tooth.
牙醫會在拔牙前麻醉該區域。
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They had to anaesthetize the dog for the surgery.
他們不得不為手術麻醉那隻狗。
2.
麻痺, 使遲鈍
to make (someone) insensitive to something; deaden (feelings or reactions)
範例:
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The constant noise began to anaesthetize her senses.
持續的噪音開始麻痺她的感官。
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He tried to anaesthetize his pain with alcohol.
他試圖用酒精麻痺自己的痛苦。