anaesthetize
US /əˈnes.θə.taɪz/
UK /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/
动词
1.
麻醉
to administer an anesthetic to (a person or animal), especially so as to induce a loss of consciousness
示例:
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The dentist will anaesthetize the area before extracting the tooth.
牙医会在拔牙前麻醉该区域。
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They had to anaesthetize the dog for the surgery.
他们不得不为手术麻醉那只狗。
2.
麻痹, 使迟钝
to make (someone) insensitive to something; deaden (feelings or reactions)
示例:
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The constant noise began to anaesthetize her senses.
持续的噪音开始麻痹她的感官。
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He tried to anaesthetize his pain with alcohol.
他试图用酒精麻痹自己的痛苦。