disarm
US /dɪˈsɑːrm/
UK /dɪˈsɑːm/
動詞
1.
解除武裝
take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country)
範例:
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The police managed to disarm the suspect.
警方設法解除了嫌疑人的武裝。
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The international community called for the rebels to disarm.
國際社會呼籲叛亂分子解除武裝。
2.
拆除, 解除
remove the fuse from (a bomb or mine)
範例:
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The bomb squad was called to disarm the device.
拆彈小組被召來拆除該裝置。
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It takes specialized training to safely disarm explosives.
安全拆除爆炸物需要專門的訓練。
3.
消除疑慮, 化解敵意
allay the suspicions or hostility of (someone), especially by means of charm or persuasion
範例:
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His charming smile helped to disarm her anger.
他迷人的笑容有助於消除她的怒氣。
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She used her wit to disarm the tense situation.
她用她的智慧化解了緊張的局面。