prescription
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4657 in the learning path
处方；处方药
Definitions
n. A doctor's written order for medicine, or the medicine ordered
处方；处方药
n. A suggested method for dealing with a problem
解决方案；对策
adj. Available only with a doctor's written order
凭处方购买的
Example
The doctor gave me a prescription for eye drops.
医生给我开了眼药水的处方。
Requiring a prescription for certain medicines can reduce misuse and protect public health.
要求某些药物凭处方购买，可以减少滥用并保护公众健康。
Collocations
- write a prescription
- fill a prescription
- prescription medicine
- a prescription for success
Word family
- prescribe (v.)
Usage tip
处方用for引出药物；on prescription指凭处方。
FAQ
- What does prescription mean?
- A doctor's written order for medicine, or the medicine ordered A suggested method for dealing with a problem Available only with a doctor's written order
- How is prescription pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/, US /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
