Wordiyoantibiotic
🇬🇧 UK/,æntɪbaɪ'ɒtɪk/🇺🇸 US/.æntibai'ɒtik/
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Definitions
n.
A substance derived from microorganisms or produced synthetically that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
抗生素；抗菌素
adj.
Of or relating to antibiotics; capable of destroying or inhibiting bacterial growth.
抗生的；抗菌的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.antibiotic resistance抗生素耐药性
- 2.antibiotic treatment抗生素治疗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
- 2.
Antibiotic resistance is becoming one of the greatest public health challenges.