antibiotic
US /ˌæn.t̬i.baɪˈɑː.t̬ɪk/
UK /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/
名词
抗生素
a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
示例:
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The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for her infection.
医生为她的感染开了抗生素。
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It's important to finish the full course of antibiotics, even if you feel better.
即使感觉好转，也务必完成整个抗生素疗程。
形容词
抗生素的, 抗菌的
relating to or denoting a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
示例:
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This cream has antibiotic properties.
这种乳霜具有抗菌特性。
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They are researching new antibiotic drugs.
他们正在研究新的抗生素药物。