painkiller
UK/'peɪnkɪlə/US/'pein,kilә(r)/
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Definitions
n.
A medicine taken to relieve pain.
止痛药，镇痛药。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpainpunish, penalty, pain
+
killerroot
=painkiller
pain + killer = something that 'kills' (stops) pain. Transparent compound.
Common Collocations
- 1.strong painkiller强力止痛药
- 2.take a painkiller服用止痛药
- 3.prescription painkiller处方止痛药
Example Sentences
- 1.
She took a painkiller and lay down for an hour.
- 2.
The doctor prescribed a stronger painkiller.