narcotic
gb/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk/ us/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9300
kábítószer, narkotikum, opioid, opioid fájdalomcsillapító, kábítószerrel kapcsolatos, bódító
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
FORMAL
1
kábítószer
B1
narkotikum
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
possess [narcotics]
He was arrested for possession of narcotics after a routine traffic stop.
Egy rutin közúti ellenőrzés után kábítószer birtoklása miatt letartóztatták.
The new law increased penalties for selling narcotics near schools.
Az új törvény szigorúbb büntetést vezetett be az iskolák közelében történő kábítószer-árusításért.
Customs officers seized several kilograms of narcotics hidden in the shipment.
She entered rehab to get treatment for her dependence on narcotics.
The documentary exposed how narcotics fuel organized crime in the region.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He went to jail for carrying narcotics in his car.
Börtönbe került, mert kábítószert szállított az autójában.
The police found narcotics in the house.
A rendőrök kábítószert találtak a házban.
Selling narcotics on the street is a serious crime.
The government is trying to stop the flow of narcotics into the country.
She wants to help young people stay away from narcotics.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "narcotic" to mean any kind of drug, including simple medicines like aspirin. In modern English, "narcotics" usually refers to very strong, often illegal drugs such as heroin or certain opioids, not to everyday medicine.
Σημασία
illegal drug that dulls senses
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
illegal narcotics
|possess narcotics
|traffic in narcotics
|narcotics charge
|narcotics bust
|narcotics laws
Συνώνυμα
hard drug (More informal; strongly emphasizes danger and illegality, not the sleep‑inducing effect.)
|
opioid (More technical; refers specifically to opioid drugs, which are a major type of narcotic.)
Αντώνυμα
stimulant (A drug that increases alertness and activity, the opposite effect of most narcotics.)
Θέματα
crime
|law
|health
|addiction
Ορισμός
An illegal drug, often very strong, that makes you feel sleepy or numb and changes how you think or feel.
An illegal or strictly controlled drug, especially an opioid, that blunts the senses, relieves pain, or induces sleep and is used non‑medically for its mind‑altering effects.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
prescribe [a narcotic] for [pain]
The surgeon prescribed a short course of narcotics to manage her post‑operative pain.
A sebész rövid ideig szedhető opioid fájdalomcsillapítót írt fel a műtét utáni fájdalmaira.
Physicians are now more cautious about giving narcotics because of the risk of addiction.
Az orvosok ma már óvatosabban adnak opioidokat a függőség kockázata miatt.
This medication contains a mild narcotic and can cause drowsiness.
Hospitals track every dose of narcotics in a secure electronic system.
Guidelines recommend trying non‑narcotic treatments before using narcotics for chronic pain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The doctor gave him a narcotic after the operation.
Az orvos opioidot adott neki a műtét után.
This narcotic is only for very strong pain.
Ezt az opioidot csak nagyon erős fájdalomra adják.
You should not drive after taking a narcotic.
Nurses must count the narcotics at the end of each shift.
She asked her doctor to reduce the narcotic because she felt too sleepy.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think that "narcotic" in medical contexts always means "illegal". In hospitals and clinics, narcotics are legal medicines that are carefully controlled and given by doctors.
Σημασία
strong medical painkiller or sedative
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
narcotic analgesic
|narcotic painkiller
|narcotic cough suppressant
|narcotic prescription
|narcotic dependence
|non-narcotic alternative
Συνώνυμα
opioid analgesic (Technical term used mainly in medical and pharmacological contexts; specifies that the narcotic is an opioid painkiller.)
|
strong painkiller (More general and informal; does not necessarily imply the drug is legally classified as a narcotic.)
Αντώνυμα
non-opioid analgesic (A pain-relieving drug, like ibuprofen or paracetamol, that is not in the narcotic/opioid class.)
Θέματα
medicine
|health
|science
|law
Ορισμός
A very strong medicine, often an opioid, that doctors use to stop strong pain or help someone sleep, but which can be addictive.
A potent drug, typically an opioid, used in medicine to relieve severe pain, suppress coughing, or induce sleep, and usually subject to strict legal control because of its abuse potential.
C1
FORMAL
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
narcotic [noun]
He faces several narcotic offenses after being caught with heroin and cocaine.
Miután heroinnal és kokainnal kapták el, több kábítószerrel kapcsolatos bűncselekmény miatt kell felelnie.
The government created a special agency to coordinate narcotic control efforts.
A kormány külön hivatalt hozott létre a kábítószer-ellenőrzés összehangolására.
Doctors are urged to limit narcotic prescriptions for minor injuries.
The report analyzes trends in narcotic trafficking across the region.
Non‑narcotic pain medications should be tried before narcotic alternatives.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She works in the narcotic division of the police.
A rendőrség kábítószerrel foglalkozó osztályán dolgozik.
The country has very strict narcotic laws.
Az országban nagyon szigorú kábítószer-törvények vannak.
He was charged under narcotic control regulations.
The clinic runs a program for people with narcotic addiction.
The doctor suggested a non‑narcotic medicine first.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "narcotic" (adjective) with "narcotics" (noun plural) and say things like *"narcotic are illegal"*. Use "narcotics" as a noun for the drugs, and "narcotic" as an adjective before a noun, as in "narcotic drugs" or "narcotic laws."
Σημασία
related to narcotic drugs
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
narcotic substances
|narcotic offenses
|narcotic trafficking
|narcotic painkillers
|narcotic control laws
|narcotic addiction
Συνώνυμα
drug-related (Broader and less formal; can refer to any kind of drug, not just narcotics.)
Αντώνυμα
non-narcotic (Specifically states that a substance or product is not classified as a narcotic.)
Θέματα
crime
|law
|medicine
|health
Ορισμός
About narcotic drugs, or about laws, crimes, or medical things connected with them.
Relating to narcotic drugs, especially their production, sale, medical use, abuse, or legal control.
C2
LITERARY
4
bódító
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
have a narcotic effect on [someone/something]
The heat in the small room had a narcotic effect, and several people began to nod off.
A kis szobában a hőség szinte bódító hatású volt, és többen is majdnem elbóbiskoltak.
There was a narcotic calm in the garden that made her forget her worries.
A kertben olyan bódító nyugalom uralkodott, hogy megfeledkezett a gondjairól.
The gentle rocking of the train was almost narcotic after a long day.
The music had a soft, narcotic quality that washed over the crowd.
He feared the narcotic comfort of routine would kill his ambition.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The warm sun had a narcotic effect on us.
A meleg napfény szinte bódítóan hatott ránk.
The slow music felt almost narcotic and made everyone sleepy.
A lassú zene szinte bódító volt, és mindenkit elálmosított.
The quiet room was so peaceful it was almost narcotic.
The gentle waves on the lake were narcotic and very relaxing.
The movie’s slow pace had a narcotic effect on the audience.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think this meaning always involves an actual drug. In this sense, "narcotic" is often figurative and can describe things like heat, music, or calm that make people feel sleepy or numb.
Σημασία
causing sleepiness or numbness
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
narcotic effect
|almost narcotic
|narcotic calm
|narcotic sweetness
|narcotic warmth
Συνώνυμα
sedative (Can be a noun or adjective; focuses on calming or quieting, not always on the strong, heavy feeling implied by "narcotic.")
|
soporific (Formal; strongly emphasizes causing sleep, often without the emotional numbness suggested by "narcotic.")
Αντώνυμα
stimulating (Describes something that increases energy or interest, the opposite of a narcotic effect.)
Θέματα
emotions
|senses
|health
Ορισμός
Making a person feel very calm, sleepy, or without strong feelings, like a narcotic drug would.
Having a dulling, soothing, or sleep‑inducing effect, similar to that of a narcotic drug.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C2
LITERARY
5
kábítószer
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] acts as a narcotic for [someone/something]
For many, constant entertainment has become a narcotic that keeps them from facing reality.
Sokak számára az állandó szórakozás olyan kábítószerré vált, amely visszatartja őket attól, hogy szembenézzenek a valósággal.
Cheap credit acted as a narcotic, masking the country’s deeper economic problems.
Az olcsó hitel afféle kábítószerként működött, elfedve az ország mélyebb gazdasági problémáit.
He warned that nostalgia can be a narcotic, blurring our view of the past and present.
The book argues that consumerism is a narcotic for modern society.
Power is a narcotic that few politicians are willing to give up.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
For some people, TV is a narcotic that helps them forget their problems.
Néhány ember számára a tévé olyan, mint egy kábítószer: segít elfelejteni a problémáikat.
The writer calls social media a narcotic for young people.
Az író a közösségi médiát a fiatalok számára afféle kábítószernek nevezi.
Easy money can be a narcotic and hide real danger.
He says that comfort is a narcotic that makes us stop trying.
The leader used fear as a narcotic to control the people.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that "narcotic" here is poetic or literary. It does not mean an actual drug, but something that works like a drug on people’s minds or feelings.
Σημασία
dulling or numbing influence
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a cultural narcotic
|a political narcotic
|the narcotic of comfort
|the narcotic of power
|the narcotic of television
Συνώνυμα
opiate (Often used figuratively in the same way; slightly more common than "narcotic" in this literary sense.)
Αντώνυμα
stimulant (Something that wakes people up or makes them more active and aware, the opposite of a narcotic influence.)
Θέματα
emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Something that makes people feel too relaxed or not interested in real problems, like a drug that makes the mind numb.
Something that reduces people’s awareness, energy, or critical thinking, compared to the way a narcotic drug numbs the mind.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
narcotic
IPA
GB/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk/
US/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
nar - cot - ic (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cot)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: narcotic
Noun
- Base: narcotic
- Plural: narcotics
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
narcotics
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-narcotic
adjective
Advanced or less common
narcotize
verb
narcosis
noun
Εκφράσεις
narcotic analgesic
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk ˌænəld͡ʒˈisɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
narcotic pain-relieving drug
A strong narcotic medicine that doctors use to stop very strong pain.
Παραδείγματα
- Narcotic analgesic should be reserved for patients with severe or cancer‑related pain.
- The study compared a narcotic analgesic with a non‑narcotic option after surgery.
narcotic drug
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk dɹˈʌɡ/
fixed phrase
formal
drug classified as a narcotic
A drug that the law or doctors call a narcotic because it is very strong, can cause sleep or numbness, and can be misused.
Παραδείγματα
- Possession of any narcotic drug without a prescription is a serious offense.
- The label clearly states that this is a narcotic drug and may cause drowsiness.
narcotic painkiller
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪk pˈeɪŋkˌɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
strong narcotic pain medicine
A very strong pain medicine that is a narcotic and can be addictive.
Παραδείγματα
- Her doctor switched her from a narcotic painkiller to a milder medication.
- People are warned not to share narcotic painkillers with friends or family.
narcotics charge
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪks t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
criminal charge for narcotics
A criminal charge for having, selling, or moving illegal narcotic drugs.
Παραδείγματα
- He already had a previous narcotics charge on his record.
- The suspect faces narcotics charges in addition to weapons violations.
narcotics officer
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪks ˈɔfɪsɚ/
fixed phrase
police officer for drug crimes
A police officer who works mainly on cases involving illegal narcotic drugs.
Παραδείγματα
- She worked as a narcotics officer for ten years before moving to the homicide unit.
- Narcotics officers had been watching the house for weeks before the raid.
- The city hired more narcotics officers to fight the rise in heroin use.
narcotics squad
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪks skwˈɑd/
fixed phrase
police unit for narcotics
A special group of police officers whose main job is to stop illegal narcotic drugs.
Παραδείγματα
- The city’s narcotics squad carried out several raids early this morning.
- Budget cuts forced the department to reduce the size of its narcotics squad.
narcotics trade
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪks tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
illegal market for narcotics
All the illegal buying and selling of narcotic drugs around the world.
Παραδείγματα
- The narcotics trade has destabilized several countries in the region.
- Many criminal gangs depend on the narcotics trade for income.
narcotics trafficking
1/nɑɹkˈɑtɪks tɹˈæfɪkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
illegal trade in narcotic drugs
The crime of buying, selling, or moving narcotic drugs in an illegal way, often across borders.
Παραδείγματα
- He was convicted of narcotics trafficking and sentenced to twenty years in prison.
- International narcotics trafficking generates billions of dollars each year.