disarm
US /dɪˈsɑːrm/
UK /dɪˈsɑːm/
动词
1.
解除武装
take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country)
示例:
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The police managed to disarm the suspect.
警方设法解除了嫌疑人的武装。
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The international community called for the rebels to disarm.
国际社会呼吁叛乱分子解除武装。
2.
拆除, 解除
remove the fuse from (a bomb or mine)
示例:
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The bomb squad was called to disarm the device.
拆弹小组被召来拆除该装置。
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It takes specialized training to safely disarm explosives.
安全拆除爆炸物需要专门的训练。
3.
消除疑虑, 化解敌意
allay the suspicions or hostility of (someone), especially by means of charm or persuasion
示例:
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His charming smile helped to disarm her anger.
他迷人的笑容有助于消除她的怒气。
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She used her wit to disarm the tense situation.
她用她的智慧化解了紧张的局面。