medicine
含义: A substance used to treat illness; the science of healing
'Medicine' refers to substances used to treat illness or injury, or to the science and practice of diagnosing and treating diseases. It encompasses everything from pills and syrups to the entire medical profession. In some cultures, traditional medicine includes herbal remedies and alternative therapies.
例句
- Remember to take your medicine three times a day. 记得每天吃三次药。Recuerda tomar tu medicina tres veces al día.1日3回薬を飲むのを忘れないでください。하루 세 번 약을 복용하는 것을 잊지 마세요.
- She decided to study medicine at university. 她决定在大学学习医学。Ella decidió estudiar medicina en la universidad.彼女は大学で医学を学ぶことに決めました。그녀는 대학에서 의학을 공부하기로 결심했습니다.
- Alternative medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years. 近年来,替代医学越来越受欢迎。La medicina alternativa se ha vuelto cada vez más popular en los últimos años.近年、代替医療がますます人気になっています。최근 몇 년간 대체 의학이 점점 더 인기를 얻고 있습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the healing art', from 'medicus' (a physician), from 'medēri' (to heal). Related to 'medical', 'remedy', 'meditate', and possibly 'moderate'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
'Medicine' derives from the Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the healing art,' which comes from 'medicus' (physician). The root 'med-' relates to measuring and moderation, reflecting the ancient belief that health depended on maintaining balance in the body.
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