medicine
gb/mˈɛdɪsən/ us/mˈɛdɪsən/
A2
Английски
~ 2700
gyógyszer, orvostudomány, orvoslás, orvosság, gyógyír
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
1
gyógyszer
A2
Модел на употреба:
to take [medicine] for [illness]
The doctor prescribed some medicine for my cough.
Az orvos felírt valamilyen gyógyszert a köhögésemre.
You should always read the label before taking any medicine.
Mindig olvasd el a címkét, mielőtt bármilyen gyógyszert bevennél.
She carries her asthma medicine everywhere she goes.
This herbal medicine has been used for centuries.
He forgot to take his medicine this morning.
Примери за учащи
I take medicine when I am sick.
Gyógyszert veszek be, amikor beteg vagyok.
This medicine helps my stomach feel better.
Ez a gyógyszer segít, hogy jobban legyen a gyomrom.
She needs her medicine every day.
The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'medicine' with 'medication'. 'Medicine' is often used in everyday speech, while 'medication' is more formal or technical.
Значение
Drug or remedy for illness
Колокации
take medicine
|prescribe medicine
|over-the-counter medicine
|traditional medicine
|liquid medicine
Синоними
drug (A general term for any chemical substance affecting the body; 'medicine' usually refers to therapeutic use.)
|
remedy (Often used for a treatment that cures or relieves symptoms, sometimes including non-drug solutions.)
Антоними
poison (A substance that harms or kills rather than heals.)
Теми
health
|science
|daily life
|daily_life
Определение
Something you take to make you better when you are sick or to stop you from getting sick.
A substance, especially a drug, that is used to treat or prevent disease or injury.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
2
orvoslás
B2
She decided to study medicine at university.
Úgy döntött, hogy orvostudományt tanul az egyetemen.
Advances in medicine have increased life expectancy.
Az orvostudomány fejlődése megnövelte a várható élettartamot.
Traditional medicine is still widely practiced in some regions.
Medicine has made great progress in the last century.
He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years.
Примери за учащи
He wants to study medicine.
Orvostudományt szeretne tanulni.
Medicine can help people live longer.
Az orvostudomány segíthet abban, hogy az emberek tovább éljenek.
She works in medicine.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'medicine' (the science) with 'a medicine' (a drug). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Значение
Science of treating disease
Колокации
study medicine
|practice medicine
|modern medicine
|field of medicine
Синоними
healthcare (A broader term including medical services, public health, and prevention.)
|
medical science (A more formal term focusing on the scientific aspect of medicine.)
Антоними
quackery (Dishonest or unscientific medical practices.)
Теми
health
|science
|education
Определение
The study and work of doctors to understand and treat sickness.
The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness and injury.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
3
Laughter is the best medicine.
A nevetés a legjobb orvosság.
The new policy is just the medicine our economy needs.
Az új politika éppen az az orvosság, amire a gazdaságunknak szüksége van.
Sometimes tough love is the only medicine that works.
Примери за учащи
They say laughter is the best medicine.
Azt mondják, a nevetés a legjobb orvosság.
The new rule is good medicine for the team.
Az új szabály jó gyógyír a csapat problémáira.
This plan is the right medicine for our problem.
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and try to interpret it literally as a drug.
Значение
Solution for a bad situation
Колокации
bitter medicine
|the best medicine
Синоними
solution (A general term for something that fixes a problem; 'medicine' here is metaphorical.)
Антоними
cause (Something that makes the problem worse instead of better.)
Теми
metaphor
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Определение
Something done to fix a bad problem or situation.
An action, influence, or measure intended to improve or correct a difficult or undesirable situation.
Граматика
Речникова форма
medicine
IPA
GB/mˈɛdɪsən/
US/mˈɛdɪsən/
Срички и ударение
medi - cine (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (medi)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: medicine
- Plural: medicine, medicines
Семейство думи
Forms
medicines
noun
Core family
Related words
medicate
verb
medicinal
adjective
medic
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonmedical
adjective
unmedicated
adjective
Advanced or less common
medicalize
verb
medicalization
noun
Изрази
modern medicine
1/mˈɑdɚn mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
Contemporary medical methods and treatments
Medical science and treatments used today, not old ones from the past.
Примери
- Modern medicine has made many diseases curable.
- Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer than ever.
practice medicine
1/pɹˈæktɪs mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
Work as a doctor
To work as a doctor and treat sick people.
Примери
- She has been licensed to practice medicine in three states.
- He practiced medicine for over 30 years before retiring.
take your medicine
1/tˈeɪk jˈʊɹ mˈɛdɪsən/
idiom
Accept punishment or consequences
To accept something bad that happens to you because of what you did, without complaining.
Примери
- He knew he was wrong, so he took his medicine and apologized.
- It's time for you to take your medicine and face the truth.
the best medicine
1/ðə bˈɛst mˈɛdɪsən/
idiom
Most effective remedy
The thing that helps most in a bad situation, often used about laughter helping someone feel better.
Примери
- They say laughter is the best medicine.
- A good night's sleep is sometimes the best medicine.
traditional medicine
1/tɹədˈɪʃənəl mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
Cultural non-modern medical practices
Ways of healing people that come from old customs and are not based on modern science.
Примери
- Many people still use traditional medicine alongside modern treatments.
- Traditional medicine includes herbal remedies and acupuncture.