eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/ ( eviscerating, eviscerated, eviscerates )

• 1. 

  V-T To eviscerate a person or animal means to remove their internal organs, such as their heart, lungs, and stomach. 取出(人或动物)的内脏 [正式]

  例：

  ...strangling and eviscerating rabbits for the pot.

  ...勒死并取出兔子的内脏以便下锅。

• 2. 

  V-T If you say that something will eviscerate an organization or system, you are emphasizing that it will make the organization or system much weaker or much less powerful. 重创(组织或体系)的元气 [正式]

  例：

  Democrats say the petition will eviscerate state government.

  民主党人说该请求将重创政府的元气。