eviscerate
US /ɪˈvɪs.ə.reɪt/
UK /ɪˈvɪs.ə.reɪt/
动词
1.
取出内脏, 开膛
to remove the internal organs of an animal
示例:
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The hunter carefully eviscerated the deer.
猎人小心翼翼地取出了鹿的内脏。
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It's common practice to eviscerate fish before cooking.
烹饪前去除鱼的内脏是常见的做法。
2.
削弱, 掏空
to deprive (something) of its essential content or force
示例:
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The new policy threatens to eviscerate the power of local governments.
新政策威胁要削弱地方政府的权力。
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Critics argue that the proposed changes would eviscerate the original intent of the law.
批评人士认为，拟议的修改将削弱法律的初衷。