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cold turkey

/kəʊld ˈtɜːrki/

翻译: 指突然、彻底地戒除某种习惯或成瘾(尤指毒品或酒精),而不是逐渐减量或接受医疗帮助。也可指这种突然戒断过程中出现的难受的身体症状。

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/kəʊld ˈtɜːrki/B2informalmedical
  • zh指突然、彻底地戒除某种习惯或成瘾(尤指毒品或酒精),而不是逐渐减量或接受医疗帮助。也可指这种突然戒断过程中出现的难受的身体症状。

An informal expression referring to the abrupt and complete cessation of a habit or addiction, especially drug or alcohol use, without gradual reduction or medical assistance. It can also describe the unpleasant physical symptoms experienced during such withdrawal.

  1. Abrupt withdrawalB2informal

    The sudden and complete cessation of a habit or addiction, especially drug or alcohol use, without tapering off.

    zh突然戒断

    • He quit smoking cold turkey and never touched a cigarette again.
    • Going cold turkey from caffeine gave her terrible headaches.
    • The doctor advised against stopping the medication cold turkey.
  2. Directly and without preparationB2informal

    Doing something abruptly or without any gradual transition.

    zh突然戒断

    • She stopped eating sugar cold turkey.
    • He decided to start his new diet cold turkey.
    • They ended their partnership cold turkey.