detoxify

detoxify
[diːˈtɒksɪfʌɪ]
(-ies, -ied)
  1. [with obj.]remove toxic substances or qualities from
    去毒，解毒
    the process uses chemical reagents to detoxify the oil.
    这个过程使用化学试剂来去除油中的毒物。
    ■(一般作 be detoxified)treat (an alcoholic or drug addict) to remove the effects of drink or drugs in order to help them overcome addiction
    治疗有酒瘾（或毒瘾）的人使某人戒掉酒瘾（或毒瘾）
    he was twice detoxified from heroin.
    他受过两次戒除海洛因的治疗。
    ■[no obj.]abstain from drink and drugs until the bloodstream is free of toxins in order to overcome alcoholism or drug addiction
    戒酒；戒毒
    ■[no obj.]become free of poisonous substances or qualities
    变得无毒
    you can help your body detoxify by cutting down on coffee.
    少喝咖啡有助于体内排毒。
派生
detoxifier
noun
语源
  1. early 20th cent.: from de- (expressing removal) + Latin toxicum 'poison' + -fy
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