nerve agent
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈnɜːv ˌeɪ.dʒənt/ us/ˈnɜ˞ːv ˌeɪ.dʒənt/
（用作武器的）神经毒剂
a poisonous substance that damages the nervous system of the body, used as a weapon
Like other nerve agents, sarin disrupts communication between nerves and a body's organs. 与其他神经毒剂一样，沙林毒气破坏神经与人体器官之间的交流。
If there were a nerve agent attack, ambulance workers would be the first to see patients. 如果发生神经毒剂袭击，救护人员会第一时间救治病人。
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- They were poisoned with a powerful nerve agent.
- VX is a nerve agent with a consistency like that of motor oil.
- The Army destroyed nerve agent at two facilities without any harm to humans or the environment.