vivisection

vivisection, n.

1. Physiological or pathological experimentation on or investigation of living vertebrate animals using procedures likely to cause severe pain.

2. By extension, questioning or criticism that is intense, minute, and merciless.

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译员蓉婧，欧洲知名商学院国际金融专业，专注翻译各种与美国证券法律有关的法律文件。