"euthanized" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 安樂死

Definition

以無痛或溫和的方式結束生命，通常是為了減輕動物（偶爾是人類）的痛苦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常用於醫學或獸醫領域，常指動物。屬於正式且較為敏感的話題。專指有意的人道安樂死，不指自然死亡。

Examples

The sick dog was euthanized to stop its suffering.

那隻生病的狗被**安樂死**了，以結束牠的痛苦。

Many stray cats are euthanized each year.

每年有許多流浪貓被**安樂死**。

The vet euthanized the old horse.

獸醫**安樂死**了那匹老馬。

They decided their cat should be euthanized because it was in constant pain.

他們決定讓他們的貓**安樂死**，因為牠一直很痛苦。

After the diagnosis, the family knew their dog would have to be euthanized soon.

診斷後，這家人知道他們的狗很快就會被**安樂死**。

Sadly, most animals at overcrowded shelters are euthanized if they aren't adopted.

遺憾的是，多數在擁擠收容所的動物如果沒被領養，就會被**安樂死**。