
toxic
词源
源自17世纪晚期拉丁语 'toxicum'(毒药),来自希腊语 'toxikon pharmakon'(箭毒),原指涂在箭上的毒药。
adjective
❶ 指物质含有毒素或有害化学物质,可能对人体或环境造成伤害。常用于描述化学品、废物或污染。
“The factory was fined for dumping toxic waste into the river.”
(这家工厂因向河流倾倒有毒废物被罚款。)
“Some household cleaners contain toxic ingredients.”
(一些家用清洁剂含有有毒成分。)
❶ 形容人际关系或环境有害、令人痛苦,常带有心理或情感上的伤害性。
“She finally left her toxic relationship after years of emotional abuse.”
(在经历了多年的情感虐待后,她终于离开了这段有害的关系。)
“The office environment became increasingly toxic under the new manager.”
(在新经理的管理下,办公室氛围变得越来越恶劣。)
常见短语
toxic relationship — 指一方或双方在情感、心理或身体上受到伤害的不健康亲密关系。
“Many people stay in toxic relationships because they're afraid of being alone.”
(许多人因为害怕孤独而停留在有害的关系中。)
toxic environment — 指充满负面情绪、压力或有害行为的工作或生活环境。
“The company's toxic environment led to high employee turnover.”
(公司的恶劣环境导致员工流动率很高。)