steroid

'stiәrɒid

Collins 1

n. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects

n. 类固醇
[化] 甾族化合物

Collins 星级

16,184

BNC 频率

12,504

使用频率

steroid 的词根是 ster，与固醇类物质相关，后缀 oid 表示“像…的”。可以理解为“像固醇的物质”。

例句

1. The doctor prescribed a steroid to help reduce inflammation.

医生开了一种类固醇药物来帮助减少炎症。

2. Many athletes use steroids to enhance their performance.

许多运动员使用类固醇来提高他们的表现。

3. Steroids can have serious side effects if misused.

如果误用，类固醇可能会有严重的副作用。