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analgesic

UK //ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk//US //ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'an-' (无) + 'algos' (疼痛) + '-ic' (形容词后缀),字面意思为'无疼痛的'。

noun

❶ 指用于缓解疼痛的药物或物质,通常不导致意识丧失,如阿司匹林或布洛芬等常见止痛药。

“The doctor prescribed an analgesic for her headache.”

(医生给她开了止痛药治疗头痛。)

“Aspirin is a common over-the-counter analgesic.”

(阿司匹林是一种常见的非处方止痛药。)

同义词:painkiller, anodyne, analgetic

adjective

❶ 描述具有缓解疼痛特性的物质或治疗方法,常用于医学或药物相关语境。

“This cream has analgesic effects on muscle pain.”

(这种药膏对肌肉疼痛有止痛效果。)

“The plant is known for its analgesic properties.”

(这种植物以其止痛特性而闻名。)

同义词:pain-relieving, anodyne, numbing

常见短语

analgesic effect — 指药物或治疗方法减轻疼痛的效果,常用于描述药物功效或医疗手段。

“The study measured the analgesic effect of the new medication.”

(该研究测量了新药的止痛效果。)

analgesic medication — 专门用于缓解疼痛的药物类别,包括处方药和非处方药。

“She was advised to avoid alcohol while taking analgesic medication.”

(医生建议她在服用止痛药期间避免饮酒。)