opiate

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GRE

n. a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative

n. 鸦片制剂, 镇静剂
a. 含鸦片的, 催眠的
vt. 使麻醉, 使缓和

26,074

BNC 频率

18,995

使用频率

opiate 由词根 opi-（与罂粟相关）和后缀 -ate 组成，表示与某种物质或状态相关。可以联想到“与罂粟有关的物质”。

例句

1. The doctor prescribed an opiate to help manage my pain after the surgery.

医生开了一种鸦片类药物来帮助我术后缓解疼痛。

2. Many people struggle with addiction to opiates due to their powerful effects.

由于鸦片类药物的强效，许多人在成瘾方面挣扎。

3. Opiates are often used to treat severe pain, but they can have serious side effects.

鸦片类药物通常用于治疗剧烈疼痛，但它们可能会有严重的副作用。