euthanize

/ˈjuːθənaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈjuːθənaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈyü-thə-ˌnīz/ (ame, mw)

euthanize — verb

  • euthanizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • euthanizeshe / she / it
  • euthanizedpast simple
  • euthanizing-ing form

1. to end the life of an animal (or, in a few places, a person) in a gentle, painle

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to end the life of an animal (or, in a few places, a person) in a gentle, painless way because they are very ill, badly injured, or extremely old, in order to prevent them from suffering any longer

例句

Mei knew her cat was in pain, so she asked the vet to euthanize her.

The animal shelter had to euthanize three dogs last week because no one adopted them.

passive construction: animal + be euthanized

同義詞
  • put down

    more informal and common in everyday speech; can sound less clinical

  • put to sleep

    euphemistic and gentle; often used with pets, especially when talking to children

  • euthanise

    British English spelling variant

文法句型

euthanize + object

be euthanized

用法筆記

Primarily a veterinary term; in human medicine it applies only where assisted dying is legal. The British variant spelling 'euthanise' is also widely used.

常見錯誤

❌My cat was euthanized from cancer.
✅My cat was euthanized because of cancer.
💡'from' is not used to introduce the reason; use 'because of' or 'due to'.
❌The vet euthanized the dog painlessly.' (acceptable but vague)
✅The vet euthanized the dog to end its suffering.
💡adding the purpose clarifies the humane motive.