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medicine

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

Meanings
noun

药物，药品

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

Examples :

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "
药物让我的奶奶在感冒后感觉好多了。
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noun

护身符，灵药

Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.

Examples :

"The medicine man used a special stone as a medicine to protect his family from illness. "
那个巫医用一块特别的石头作为护身符，保佑他的家人免受疾病侵扰。
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Related Words

Illustration diagnosis

diagnosis verb

/daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/

诊断， 确诊。

"The doctor diagnosed the child's fever as a common viral infection. "

医生诊断出孩子发烧是常见的病毒感染。

Illustration profession

profession noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

表白，声明，宣称。

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

尽管他一再宣称自己无罪，法庭最终还是判了他五年徒刑。

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

奶奶，外婆

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

我小时候，奶奶/外婆教我怎么烤饼干。

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superstition noun

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

迷信，盲信。

"My grandmother believed in the superstition that spilling salt would bring bad luck, so she always carefully placed the salt shaker. "

我奶奶很迷信，她相信撒了盐会带来厄运，所以她总是小心翼翼地摆放盐罐。

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protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

保护物，防护物。

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

那个保护性头盔对建筑工人来说是必不可少的防护物。

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physicians noun

/fɪˈzɪʃənz/

医生，内科医生。

"Because the child had a persistent fever and cough, her parents consulted with several physicians to determine the best course of medication. "

因为孩子持续发烧咳嗽，她的父母咨询了好几位内科医生，以确定最佳的药物治疗方案。

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recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

娱乐的，消遣的

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

这个公园提供许多娱乐活动，比如步行道和儿童游乐场。

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

物质, 材料

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

科学家仔细检查了这种物质，以确定它的化学成分。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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specialisms noun

/ˈspeʃəlɪzəmz/ /ˈspeʃəlaɪzəmz/

专业，专长.

"Many doctors have different specialisms, like cardiology or pediatrics. "

很多医生都有不同的专长，比如心脏病学或儿科学。

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treatment noun

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

待遇，对待，疗法

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

他仍然做噩梦，因为他被绑架者那样对待过。

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

特别地，专门地，明确地。

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

我的老师专门为提高班的学生讲解了新的数学公式。