의학적 목적으로 팔, 다리 등의 신체 부위를 수술로 절단하다.
To surgically remove a limb or part of the body, typically to prevent the spread of disease or as a result of severe injury.
예문:
"The surgeons had to amputate the patient's lower leg to prevent the gangrene from spreading further."
"After the explosion, his mangled arm was so badly damaged that it had to be amputated."
"Modern prosthetic technology has greatly improved the lives of those who have had limbs amputated."
불필요하거나 해로운 부분을 잘라내거나 제거하다.
To cut off or remove a part of something, especially something considered extra, redundant, or harmful.
예문:
"The editor advised the author to amputate the long, rambling introduction to keep the readers engaged."
"To survive the economic crisis, the corporation decided to amputate its least profitable subsidiaries."