n. an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
n. 鸦片
[化] 阿片; 鸦片
1. Opium has been used for centuries for its pain-relieving properties.
鸦片因其镇痛特性而被使用了几个世纪。
2. Many countries have strict laws against the production and sale of opium.
许多国家对鸦片的生产和销售有严格的法律。
3. The opium trade has had a significant impact on global history.
鸦片贸易对全球历史产生了重大影响。