poison

UK
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
US
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
poisonnoun
poisons
pl
UK
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
US
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
Traducciones
The scientist handled the poison with extreme caution to avoid any accidents.
Le scientifique a manipulé le poison avec une extrême prudence pour éviter tout accident.
Traducciones adicionales
poisonFamilier, boisson alcoolisée préférée.
poisonSens figuré.
Definiciones
A substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced or absorbed.
The scientist handled the poison with extreme caution to avoid any accidents.
A harmful influence or thing that corrupts or destroys.
The constant negativity in the workplace acted as a poison to the team's morale.
Informal. An alcoholic drink, especially one that someone regularly chooses or prefers.
"What's your poison?" the bartender asked with a grin.
Sinónimos
poisonverb
poisoned
Past Simple
poisoned
Past Participle
poisoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
US
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
Traducciones
The villain attempted to poison the hero's drink.
Le méchant a tenté d'empoisonner la boisson du héros.
Traducciones adicionales
empoisonnerSens figuré.
polluerQuand il s'agit de contaminer un milieu.
Definiciones
To administer a harmful or lethal substance to someone or something.
The villain attempted to poison the hero's drink.
To contaminate or pollute something, making it harmful or dangerous.
The factory's waste was found to poison the local river.
To negatively influence or corrupt someone's mind or feelings.
He tried to poison her opinion against her friend with false rumors.
poisonadjective
UK
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
US
/ˈpɔɪ.zən/
Used attributively before nouns to mean ‘containing or delivering poison; poisonous’.
Traducciones
Soldiers were issued masks to protect against poison gas.
Les soldats ont reçu des masques pour se protéger contre un gaz toxique.
Definiciones
Containing, carrying, or causing poison; poisonous.
Soldiers were issued masks to protect against poison gas.