drug
gb/dɹˈʌɡ/ us/dɹˈʌɡ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
gyógyszer, kábítószer, drog, elkábít, bedrogoz
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
gyógyszer
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] takes [a drug]
The doctor prescribed a new drug for her condition.
Az orvos új gyógyszert írt fel a betegségére.
Some people are allergic to certain drugs.
Vannak, akik allergiásak bizonyos gyógyszerekre.
The company is testing a new cancer drug.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I take a drug for my headache.
Gyógyszert veszek be a fejfájásomra.
This drug helps me sleep.
Ez a gyógyszer segít elaludni.
The doctor gave me a drug for my cold.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drug' with 'medicine'. 'Drug' can mean both legal medicines and illegal substances.
Significado
A medicine or chemical substance
Colocaciones
prescription drug
|illegal drug
|drug treatment
|drug use
|drug addiction
Sinónimos
medicine (Usually refers specifically to substances for treating illness; 'drug' can be broader.)
Antónimos
placebo (A substance with no active medical effect, often used in testing drugs.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A substance used as medicine or to change how the body works.
A chemical or natural substance used to treat, prevent, or diagnose disease, or to affect the structure or function of the body.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
kábítószer
B1
drog
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] uses [a drug]
He was arrested for possessing illegal drugs.
Illegális kábítószer birtoklása miatt tartóztatták le.
Drug abuse is a major social problem.
A kábítószerrel való visszaélés súlyos társadalmi probléma.
The police found drugs hidden in the car.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He took an illegal drug.
Illegális drogot vett be.
Drugs can hurt your health.
A drogok árthatnak az egészségednek.
The police found drugs in the bag.
Error frecuente:
Some learners think 'drug' always means illegal substances; context determines meaning.
Significado
An illegal addictive substance
Colocaciones
illegal drug
|recreational drug
|drug abuse
|drug trafficking
Sinónimos
narcotic (Often used in legal or police contexts; more formal.)
Antónimos
legal substance (A substance permitted by law for use.)
Temas
crime
|health
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A substance that people take for pleasure, which is illegal and can be harmful.
An illegal substance that has mind-altering effects and may cause addiction.
VERBO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] drugs [someone/something]
The thieves drugged the guard before robbing the store.
A tolvajok elkábították az őrt, mielőtt kirabolták az üzletet.
She claimed someone had drugged her during the party.
Azt állította, hogy valaki bedrogozta a bulin.
He was accused of drugging his victims.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man drugged the guard.
A férfi elkábította az őrt.
Someone drugged her drink.
Valaki kábító szert kevert az italába.
They drugged him and took his money.
Significado
Give someone a drug secretly
Colocaciones
drug someone's drink
|drug and rob
Sinónimos
sedate (Usually refers to medically calming someone, not secretly or illegally.)
Antónimos
revive (To bring someone back to consciousness or alertness.)
Temas
crime
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To put a drug in someone's food or drink without them knowing, to make them sleepy or weak.
To give someone a drug, especially secretly, to affect their behavior or make them unconscious.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
drug
AFI
GB/dɹˈʌɡ/
US/dɹˈʌɡ/
Sílabas y acento
drug (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (drug)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: drug
- Plural: drugs
Verb
- Base: drug
- 3rd Person Singular: drugs
- Present Participle: drugging
- Past: drugged
Familia de palabras
Forms
drugs
noun
drugging
verb
drugged
verb
Related words
drugstore
noun B1
druggist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
drug-free
adjective
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: drugging Verb
- Irregular past: drugged Verb
Expresiones
drug abuse
1/dɹˈʌɡ əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
Harmful or illegal use of drugs
Using drugs in a way that is harmful or against the law.
Ejemplos
- Drug abuse can lead to serious health problems.
- The campaign aims to reduce drug abuse among teenagers.
drug trafficking
1/dɹˈʌɡ tɹˈæfɪkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Illegal trading of drugs
The buying and selling of illegal drugs.
Ejemplos
- He was arrested for drug trafficking across borders.
- Drug trafficking is a major source of income for criminal gangs.
on drugs
1/ˈɔn dɹˈʌɡz/
fixed phrase
informal
Under the influence of drugs
Having taken drugs that affect your mind or body.
Ejemplos
- He sounded like he was on drugs.
- The driver was found to be on drugs during the accident.
war on drugs
1/wˈɔɹ ˈɔn dɹˈʌɡz/
fixed phrase
Government campaign against illegal drugs
Government efforts to stop the making, selling, and use of illegal drugs.
Ejemplos
- The war on drugs has been going on for decades.
- Many argue that the war on drugs has failed.