1 extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ verb extracts; extracted; extracting
extracts; extracted; extracting
Learner's definition of EXTRACT
[+ object]
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: to remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out拔出;抽出;摘除 -
He extracted a credit card from his wallet.他从钱包里抽出一张信用卡。
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I had to have a tooth extracted.我不得不拔掉一颗牙。
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The tumor was surgically extracted.通过手术摘除了肿瘤。
2
a : to get (information, a response, etc.) from someone who does not want to give it索取,设法得到(对方不愿提供的信息、回答等) b : to get (something, such as information) from something获得;获取 3
: to get (a substance) from something by the use of a machine or chemicals提取;提炼 -
The machines extract the juice from the apples.这些机器可以榨苹果汁。
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oil extracted from sunflower seeds从葵花籽中提炼出的油
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venom extracted from poisonous snakes从毒蛇身上提取的毒液
4
: to choose and take out (parts of a written work) for a separate use摘录;选录;选取
extract yourself
: to remove yourself from a difficult situation摆脱困境 — extractable
/ɪkˈstræktəbəl/ adjective — extractor
/ɪkˈstræktɚ/ noun, plural extractors [count] -
a tooth extractor拔牙器
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a juice extractor榨汁机