antibiotics
/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/ · /ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #5280 in the learning path
抗生素
Definitions
n. Medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
抗生素
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my ear infection.
医生给我开了抗生素来治疗耳部感染。
Overusing antibiotics can make bacterial infections harder to treat, creating a serious challenge for public health.
过度使用抗生素会增加细菌感染的治疗难度，给公共卫生带来严峻挑战。
Collocations
- prescribe antibiotics
- a course of antibiotics
- antibiotics resistance
Word family
- antibiotic (n.)
- antibiotic (adj.)
Usage tip
是antibiotic的复数；抗生素不能治疗病毒感染。
FAQ
- What does antibiotics mean?
- Medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- How is antibiotics pronounced?
- UK /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/, US /ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
