short-acting
UK/ʃɔːt,æktɪŋ/US/'ʃɔ:t'æktɪŋ/
Definitions
adj.
Having an effect that lasts only a short time
短效的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedshortroot
+
-do, act, drive
+
actingroot
=short-acting
short + acting = acting (working) for only a short time. Transparent compound, common in pharmacy.
Common Collocations
- 1.short-acting insulin短效胰岛素
- 2.short-acting medication短效药物
Example Sentences
- 1.
Short-acting insulin is taken just before meals.