purging
US /ˈpɝː.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɜː.dʒɪŋ/
名詞
1.
清除, 淨化, 清洗
the act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted, especially in a violent or thorough way
範例:
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The company underwent a massive purging of old inventory.
該公司對舊庫存進行了大規模清理。
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The dictator ordered the purging of all political opponents.
獨裁者下令清除所有政治反對派。
2.
排便, 通便, 瀉藥
the act of emptying the bowels, typically as a result of taking a laxative
範例:
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The doctor recommended a gentle purging to relieve constipation.
醫生建議進行溫和的排便以緩解便秘。
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Some people believe in periodic internal purging for health benefits.
有些人相信定期進行內部排毒有益健康。
動詞
清除, 淨化, 清洗
to remove or get rid of (people or things) in an abrupt or violent way
範例:
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The new manager began purging the department of inefficient employees.
新經理開始清除部門中效率低下的員工。
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He needed to purge his mind of negative thoughts.
他需要清除腦海中的消極想法。