castrate

verb

UK/kæsˈtreɪt/
US/kæsˈtreɪt/

Definitions of castrate verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To surgically remove the testicles of a male, whether animal or human.

    閹割;切除雄性動物或男性的睪丸。

    • The farmer castrates the bull calves to prevent them from breeding.

      農民閹割公牛以防止牠們繁殖。

    • The veterinarian recommended castrating the cat to reduce its aggressive behavior.

      獸醫建議閹割這隻貓以減少其攻擊行為。

    • In ancient times, men were sometimes castrated as a form of punishment.

      在古代,男人有時會被閹割作為一種懲罰。