What does overdose mean?

an amount of a drug taken that exceeds safe limits to take a dangerously large amount of a drug

How is overdose pronounced?

UK /ˈəʊvədəʊs/, US /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/.

/ˈəʊvədəʊs/ · /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/

CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3562 in the learning path

药物过量

n. an amount of a drug taken that exceeds safe limits

药物过量

v. to take a dangerously large amount of a drug

过量服药

The pharmacist explained how to avoid an accidental overdose.

药剂师解释了如何避免意外服药过量。

Clear packaging and professional advice can reduce the risk of accidental overdose among patients taking several medicines.

清晰的包装说明和专业建议可以降低同时服用多种药物的患者意外用药过量的风险。

动词用 overdose on sth；名词用 an overdose of sth。

What does overdose mean?: an amount of a drug taken that exceeds safe limits to take a dangerously large amount of a drug
How is overdose pronounced?: UK /ˈəʊvədəʊs/, US /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.