painkiller
🇬🇧 UK/'peɪnkɪlə/🇺🇸 US/'pein,kilә(r)/
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Definitions
n.
A medicine or drug taken to reduce or relieve pain
止痛药,镇痛药
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.strong painkiller强力止痛药
- 2.pain killer medication止痛药物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed a strong painkiller for the patient's severe injury.
- 2.
Aspirin is a common over-the-counter painkiller many people use.
- 3.
The painkiller provided temporary relief but did not address the underlying problem.