analgesic
UK/ˌænəlˈdʒi:zik/US/.ænæl'dʒi:zik/
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Definitions
n.
A medicine that relieves pain; a painkiller
止痛药
adj.
Acting to relieve or remove pain
止痛的，镇痛的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedan- (without) + alg (pain) + -esic = a 'without-pain' substance — something that takes pain away. Everyday analgesics include aspirin and ibuprofen.
Root alg still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.analgesic drug止痛药
- 2.analgesic effect止痛效果
- 3.analgesic cream止痛膏
- 4.mild analgesic温和的止痛药
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed a mild analgesic for the headache.
- 2.
This cream has an analgesic effect on sore muscles.
- 3.
Many analgesics are available without a prescription.
Easily Confused
analgesic vs anesthetic — Both block discomfort, but an analgesic only takes away pain while you stay fully conscious and feel everything else (aspirin). An anesthetic numbs all sensation, and a general anesthetic puts you to sleep for surgery.