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antiseptic

UK //ˌæntiˈseptɪk//US //ˌæntiˈseptɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 anti- (对抗) + sēptikos (导致腐烂的),19世纪中期进入英语。

noun

❶ 抗菌剂或消毒剂,用于杀死或抑制细菌生长,常用于清洁伤口或消毒物品。

“The nurse applied antiseptic to the cut to prevent infection.”

(护士在伤口上涂了抗菌剂以防感染。)

“This antiseptic is effective against a wide range of bacteria.”

(这种消毒剂对多种细菌都有效。)

同义词:disinfectant, germicide, sanitizer

adjective

❶ 形容具有杀菌或消毒作用的物质,也比喻事物过于干净或缺乏生气。

“The hospital has a strong antiseptic smell.”

(医院里有浓重的消毒水气味。)

“Her apartment was so clean it felt almost antiseptic.”

(她的公寓干净得几乎让人觉得冷冰冰的。)

同义词:sterile, sanitary, bland

常见短语

antiseptic properties — 指物质具有杀菌或抑制微生物生长的特性,常用于描述药物或天然物质。

“Tea tree oil is known for its antiseptic properties.”

(茶树精油以其抗菌特性闻名。)