opiate
US /ˈoʊ.pi.ət/
UK /ˈoʊ.pi.ət/
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阿片类药物, 鸦片制剂
a drug derived from or related to opium, used medically to relieve pain (e.g., morphine, codeine).
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The doctor prescribed an opiate for her severe pain.
医生为她剧烈的疼痛开了一种阿片类药物。
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Long-term use of opiates can lead to addiction.
长期使用阿片类药物可能导致成瘾。
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精神鸦片, 慰藉
something that calms or soothes, often in a way that prevents action or thought.
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Television can be an opiate for the masses, distracting them from real issues.
电视可以成为大众的精神鸦片，让他们分心，远离真正的问题。
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His comforting words were an opiate to her troubled mind.
他安慰的话语是她烦恼心灵的慰藉。
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服用阿片类药物, 麻痹
to make someone calm or inactive, especially by giving them an opiate or something that has a similar effect.
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The doctor had to opiate the patient to control his severe pain.
医生不得不给病人服用阿片类药物以控制剧烈疼痛。
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Some argue that excessive entertainment can opiate the public, making them less engaged in politics.
有人认为过度娱乐会麻痹公众，使他们对政治的参与度降低。