narcotic

🇬🇧 UK/nɑ:ˈkɔtik/🇺🇸 US/nɑ:'kɒtik/

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Definitions

n.

A drug that relieves pain, induces sleep, or alters mood; often refers to illegal or addictive substances

麻醉药，毒品

adj.

Relating to narcotics; causing sleep or numbness

麻醉的，致昏迷的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

narcoticother

=narcotic

Common Collocations

1.narcotic drugs麻醉药物
2.narcotic effect麻醉效果

Example Sentences

1.
Narcotics such as morphine are controlled by strict government regulations.
2.
The narcotic properties of certain plants have been known for centuries.

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