B2 adjective 中性

antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

例句

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1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

词族

名词
antibiotic
副词
antibiotically
形容词
antibiotic
相关
antibiosis
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记忆技巧

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

快速测验

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

正确!

正确答案是: antibiotic

例句

1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

everyday

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

formal

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

informal

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

4

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

academic

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

5

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

business

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

词族

名词
antibiotic
副词
antibiotically
形容词
antibiotic
相关
antibiosis

常见搭配

antibiotic resistance antibiotic resistance
antibiotic treatment antibiotic treatment
antibiotic ointment antibiotic ointment
antibiotic properties antibiotic properties
antibiotic course antibiotic course

常用短语

a course of antibiotic treatment

a course of antibiotic treatment

broad-spectrum antibiotic

broad-spectrum antibiotic

antibiotic-free

antibiotic-free

容易混淆的词

antibiotic vs antiseptic

Antiseptics are used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually taken internally or used topically to treat existing bacterial infections.

antibiotic vs antiviral

Antibiotics only kill bacteria, whereas antivirals are specifically designed to treat viral infections like the flu.

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使用说明

When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like 'resistance', 'cream', or 'treatment'. It is crucial to specify that it only works against bacteria, not viruses.

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常见错误

Many learners mistakenly believe that antibiotic medications can cure viral diseases like the common cold or influenza.

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记忆技巧

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

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词源

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'biotikos' (fit for life/pertaining to life).

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can also function as a countable noun in the plural (antibiotics).
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文化背景

In many developed countries, there is significant public health messaging regarding the 'overuse' of antibiotic drugs to prevent the development of superbugs.

快速测验

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

正确!

正确答案是: antibiotic

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