purify
UK ['pjʊə.rɪ.faɪ] US ['pjʊr-] verb transitive
NOT MIXED 净化
■to remove bad substances from something to make it pure 使纯净，净化•Plants help to purify the air.植物有助于净化空气。 •One of the functions of the kidneys is to purify the blood.肾脏的功能之一是净化血液。 •water-purifying tablets净水药片
UK ['pjʊə.rɪ.faɪ] US ['pjʊr-] verb transitive
MORALLY GOOD 道德高尚
■to remove immoral thoughts or acts from something 净化自己的思想或行为•One of the main teachings of Buddhism is that you should try to purify your mind.佛教的主要教义之一是人应该努力净化自己的思想。 |