wean /wiːn/ TEM8 ( weaning, weaned, weans )

• 1. 

  V-T When a baby or baby animal is weaned, its mother stops feeding it milk and starts giving it other food, especially solid food. 使断奶

  例：

  When would be the best time to start weaning my baby?

  什么时候开始给我的孩子断奶最好呢？

• 2. 

  V-T If you wean someone off a habit or something they like, you gradually make them stop doing it or liking it, especially when you think it is bad for them. 使戒除 (尤指恶习)

  例：

  You are given capsules or pills with small quantities of nicotine to wean you from the habit.

  会给你一些含有少量尼古丁的胶囊或药片帮你戒瘾。