How do you use "drug" in a sentence?

The new drug has shown promising results in clinical trials. She was advised to avoid alcohol while taking the drug. Drug prices have risen dramatically in recent years.

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Q: What does "drug" mean?

A medicine or substance that affects the body or mind The noun 'drug' refers to any substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced to the body. It can mean a medicine used to treat illness, or an illegal substance taken for its effects on the mind. In British English, the context usually makes clear whether medical or recreational use is intended.

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Significado: A medicine or substance that affects the body or mind

药物；毒品

medicamento, droga, fármaco

薬、薬物

약, 약물

The noun 'drug' refers to any substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced to the body. It can mean a medicine used to treat illness, or an illegal substance taken for its effects on the mind. In British English, the context usually makes clear whether medical or recreational use is intended.

名词「drug」指任何摄入或进入体内后对身体产生生理效应的物质。它可以指用于治疗疾病的药物，也可以指因其对心理的影响而服用的非法物质。在英式英语中，语境通常会清楚表明是医疗用途还是娱乐性用途。

El sustantivo «drug» se refiere a cualquier sustancia que tiene un efecto fisiológico cuando se ingiere o se introduce en el cuerpo. Puede significar un medicamento usado para tratar enfermedades, o una sustancia ilegal consumida por sus efectos en la mente. En inglés británico, el contexto generalmente deja claro si se refiere a uso médico o recreativo.

名詞「drug」は、摂取または体内に取り込まれたときに生理的効果をもたらす物質を指します。病気の治療に使う薬という意味もあれば、精神への影響を求めて使用される違法物質という意味もあります。イギリス英語では、文脈から医療目的か娯楽目的かが通常明らかになります。

명사 'Drug'는 섭취하거나 체내에 도입했을 때 생리적 효과를 나타내는 모든 물질을 말합니다. 질병을 치료하는 데 사용되는 의약품이나, 정신에 영향을 미치기 위해 복용하는 불법 물질을 의미할 수 있습니다. 영국 영어에서는 보통 문맥을 통해 의료용인지 기호용인지가 명확해집니다.

Ejemplos

The new drug has shown promising results in clinical trials.
这种新药在临床试验中显示出令人期待的结果。
El nuevo fármaco ha mostrado resultados prometedores en ensayos clínicos.
その新薬は臨床試験で有望な結果を示しています。
그 신약은 임상 시험에서 유망한 결과를 보이고 있습니다.
She was advised to avoid alcohol while taking the drug.
她被建议在服用该药物期间避免饮酒。
Le aconsejaron evitar el alcohol mientras tomaba el medicamento.
彼女はその薬を服用中はアルコールを避けるよう助言されました。
그녀는 그 약을 복용하는 동안 음주를 피하라는 조언을 받았습니다.
Drug prices have risen dramatically in recent years.
近年来药品价格大幅上涨。
Los precios de los medicamentos han subido drásticamente en los últimos años.
近年、薬の価格が劇的に上昇しています。
최근 몇 년간 약값이 급격히 올랐습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'drogue', possibly from Middle Dutch 'droge vate' meaning 'dry barrels', referring to dried herbs and plants stored in barrels for medicinal use. The negative connotation of illicit substances is relatively modern.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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