What does narcotic mean?

a sleep-inducing painkiller; also an illegal drug causing sleep or reduced awareness

How is narcotic pronounced?

UK /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/, US /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/.

/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/ · /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/

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麻醉性镇痛药；毒品

n. a sleep-inducing painkiller; also an illegal drug

麻醉性镇痛药；毒品

adj. causing sleep or reduced awareness

麻醉性的；催眠的

The doctor prescribed a narcotic for severe pain after surgery.

医生开了一种麻醉性镇痛药，用于缓解术后剧痛。

Strict controls on narcotic medicines should prevent misuse without limiting access for patients with severe pain.

对麻醉性药品的严格管控应防止滥用，同时不妨碍剧痛患者获得药物。

医学常指麻醉性镇痛药；法律语境可泛指毒品。

What does narcotic mean?: a sleep-inducing painkiller; also an illegal drug causing sleep or reduced awareness
How is narcotic pronounced?: UK /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/, US /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.