dislocate /ˈdɪsləˌkeɪt/ TEM8 ( dislocating, dislocated, dislocates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you dislocate a bone or joint in your body, or in someone else's body, it moves out of its proper position in relation to other bones, usually in an accident. 使脱臼

  例：

  Harrison dislocated a finger.

  哈里森让一根手指脱臼了。

• 2. 

  V-T To dislocate something such as a system, process, or way of life means to disturb it greatly or prevent it from continuing as normal. 扰乱

  例：

  It would help to end illiteracy and disease, but it would also dislocate a traditional way of life.

  它该会有助于消除文盲和疾病，但也会打乱一种传统的生活方式。