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steroid

/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/

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noun

类固醇，甾族化合物

Examples :

"My doctor prescribed a steroid cream to reduce the inflammation on my skin. "

医生给我开了类固醇药膏，用来减轻我皮肤上的炎症。

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noun

类固醇，合成代谢剂

Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.

Examples :

"The athlete was banned from the competition after testing positive for a steroid. "

这名运动员因被检测出使用了类固醇（一种促进肌肉生长的合成代谢剂）而被禁止参加比赛。

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noun

类固醇，合成代谢剂

Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.

Examples :

"The athlete was suspected of using steroids to improve his strength for the competition. "

这位运动员被怀疑为了在比赛中提高力量而使用了类固醇（合成代谢剂）。

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