decontaminate
US /ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ə.neɪt/
UK /ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/
动词
净化, 去污
to remove dangerous substances (such as poison, radioactivity, or infection) from an area, object, or person
示例:
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The hazmat team worked to decontaminate the area after the chemical spill.
化学品泄漏后，危险品处理小组努力净化该区域。
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Patients exposed to radiation need to be thoroughly decontaminated.
接触辐射的患者需要彻底净化。