🇬🇧🇨🇳 poison - 毒药 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "poison" ("毒药"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Poison is any kind of stuff—like a liquid, gas, plant, or chemical—that can make you very sick or even kill you if you eat it, drink it, breathe it, or sometimes even touch it, so it’s something you must never play with and always tell an adult about right away.
Mom said my brother’s cooking isn’t poison, but the smoke alarm strongly disagreed.
The detective checked the cake for poison, then bravely ate three slices just to be sure.
The wizard warned, “One drop of this poison can knock out a giant,” so my little brother tried to sell it to me as ‘Instant Bedtime Spray.’
I told my friend that spinach isn’t poison, but my taste buds didn’t believe me.
Some animals, like certain frogs, carry poison on their skin, so in real life you should enjoy frogs with your eyes, not with your hands or your mouth.
Little boy finds a red bottle full of poison. The label says poison. He lifts the bottle and almost drinks poison. His sister sees and shouts, "No! Poison!" She takes the bottle; it burns her hand a bit. Poison drops fall on the table. They run to their mother. She throws the bottle in the bin. They cry and hug.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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