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heroin

🇬🇧 UK/'herәuin/🇺🇸 US
C1

Definitions

n.

A highly addictive illegal drug derived from morphine, producing intense euphoria.

海洛因

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
herohero, brave man
+
insuffix
=heroin

Common Collocations

  • 1.heroin addict海洛因成瘾者
  • 2.heroin overdose海洛因过量

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The documentary revealed the dangers of heroin addiction.

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