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poison ivy

/ˈpɔɪzən ˈaɪvi/

翻译: 一种常见的北美植物,接触皮肤后会因所含的漆酚油而引起发痒的水疱性皮疹。也用作比喻,指与之相处有害或令人不快的人。

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/ˈpɔɪzən ˈaɪvi/B1informalscientific
  • zh一种常见的北美植物,接触皮肤后会因所含的漆酚油而引起发痒的水疱性皮疹。也用作比喻,指与之相处有害或令人不快的人。

A common North American plant that causes an itchy, blistering rash upon skin contact due to its oil, urushiol. Also used as a nickname for a person who is toxic or unpleasant to be around.

  1. Toxic plantB1formalamerican

    A North American plant that causes an itchy, blistering rash when touched due to an oil called urushiol.

    zh毒漆藤

    • He got a terrible rash after brushing against poison ivy on the hike.
    • Learn to identify poison ivy by its three-leaf clusters.
    • Washing with soap and water immediately can help remove poison ivy oil from the skin.
  2. Unpleasant person or thingB2informalamerican

    A person or situation that is troublesome, irritating, or best avoided.

    zh讨厌的人或事物

    • That new manager is poison ivy; everyone avoids him.
    • The topic of politics at family dinners is poison ivy.
    • He's considered poison ivy in the office after that scandal.