drug — A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /drʌɡ/
Korean meaning: 약물, 의약품
Korean pronunciation: **드**럭
Example Sentences
- My grandmother takes five different drugs every morning - she sounds like a pharmacy opening!
- The new drug showed promising results in clinical trials.
- He was so tired that he didn't need drugs to fall asleep - he just needed a pillow!
drug
NOUN//drʌɡ//
A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
The pharmacist hands her a small bottle of drug for the fever.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'drogue'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '건조한 물질'을 의미했습니다. 당시 약재들이 주로 말린 식물이었기 때문에 이런 의미가 생겨났습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother takes five different drugs every morning - she sounds like a pharmacy opening!”
“The new drug showed promising results in clinical trials.”
“He was so tired that he didn't need drugs to fall asleep - he just needed a pillow!”
“The drug store is closed on Sundays.”
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