Engelsk

prescribe

gb/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/ us/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
B1 Engelsk
~ 3800
Betydninger
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Udsagnsord B1 action
1

Authorize medicine or treatment

To tell someone to take a certain medicine or get a certain treatment.

Brugsmønster: to prescribe [medicine/treatment] for [someone]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prescribe' with 'proscribe'. 'Prescribe' means to recommend or authorize something, especially medicine; 'proscribe' means to forbid it.
Synonymer
order (In medical context, means to officially request or direct the use of a treatment.) | recommend (Less formal; suggests but does not formally authorize treatment.)
Antonymer
withhold (To choose not to give or authorize a medicine or treatment.)
Ordforbindelser
prescribe medication |prescribe antibiotics |prescribe treatment |prescribe drugs
Temaer
health |medicine |daily life |daily_life
Eksempler
  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her infection.
  • Physicians often prescribe rest and fluids for the flu.
  • My dentist prescribed a special mouthwash to prevent gum disease.
Læringseksempler
  • The doctor prescribed pills for my cough.
  • She prescribed eye drops for me.
  • He prescribed a cream for my skin.
Udsagnsord formal B2 action
2

State required rules or actions

To say in an official way what must be done.

Brugsmønster: to prescribe that [something] (be) [done]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this sense with giving medical advice; here it refers to setting rules, not medicine.
Synonymer
stipulate (Specifies terms or conditions formally.) | mandate (Requires something by authority.)
Antonymer
allow (Permits without setting rules or restrictions.)
Ordforbindelser
prescribe procedures |prescribe standards |prescribe limits
Temaer
law |government |regulation |politics
Eksempler
  • The law prescribes heavy penalties for tax evasion.
  • The regulations prescribe how the equipment should be maintained.
  • Company policy prescribes that all employees wear ID badges.
Læringseksempler
  • The rules prescribe quiet after 10 p.m.
  • The law prescribes seat belts in cars.
  • The teacher prescribes homework every week.
Udsagnsord formal B2 action
3

Recommend as beneficial

To say something is good to do for a problem or need.

Brugsmønster: to prescribe [something] for [a purpose]
Synonymer
advocate (Supports or recommends publicly.) | urge (Strongly advises, often with emotion.)
Antonymer
discourage (Advises against doing something.)
Ordforbindelser
prescribe exercise |prescribe diet changes
Temaer
advice |health |guidance |communication |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Experts prescribe regular exercise to maintain heart health.
  • The coach prescribed daily practice to improve performance.
  • Many nutritionists prescribe more vegetables in the diet.
Læringseksempler
  • My doctor prescribed more walking for my health.
  • He prescribed rest after the long trip.
  • She prescribed reading every day to improve English.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
prescribe
IPA
GB/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
US/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
Stavelser og tryk
pre - scribe (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scribe)
Ordformer
Verb
  • Base: prescribe
  • 3rd Person Singular: prescribes
  • Present Participle: prescribing
  • Past: prescribed
Ordfamilie
Forms
prescribes verb prescribing verb prescribed verb
Core family
prescription noun A2
Related words
prescriber noun prescriptive adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonprescription adjective
Udtryk

as prescribed by law

1
/ˈæz pɹiskɹˈaɪbd bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase formal

According to legal requirements

As the law says must be done.

Eksempler
  • All documents must be submitted as prescribed by law.
  • Safety equipment should be used as prescribed by law.

prescribe medicine

1
/pɹəskɹˈaɪb mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase

Authorize patient to take medicine

To officially tell a patient to take a certain medicine.

Eksempler
  • Doctors often prescribe medicine for high blood pressure.
  • She went to the clinic so the nurse could prescribe medicine for her child.

prescribe treatment

1
/pɹəskɹˈaɪb tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase

Authorize patient treatment plan

To officially tell a patient to follow a certain medical treatment plan.

Eksempler
  • The physician will prescribe treatment after reviewing the test results.
  • Specialists can prescribe treatment tailored to each patient's needs.

prescribed medication

1
/pɹiskɹˈaɪbd mˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Medication authorized by doctor

Medicine a doctor says you should take.

Eksempler
  • He forgot to take his prescribed medication this morning.
  • The pharmacist will give you your prescribed medication.

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