opiate
UK/'әupiit/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A drug derived from opium; something that dulls the mind or induces false contentment.
鸦片制剂，麻醉剂；令人麻木的事物
adj.
Containing or relating to opium; causing sedation or apathy.
含鸦片的；催眠的，令人麻木的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishopiateother
=opiate
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed an opiate to manage her severe pain.
- 2.
Television can be an opiate that dulls critical thinking.