drug
gb/dɹˈʌɡ/ us/dɹˈʌɡ/
A2
Inglese
~ 1100
gyógyszer, kábítószer, drog, elkábít, bedrogoz
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
gyógyszer
A2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drug' with 'medicine'. 'Drug' can mean both legal medicines and illegal substances.
Significato
A medicine or chemical substance
Collocazioni
prescription drug
|illegal drug
|drug treatment
|drug use
|drug addiction
Sinonimi
medicine (Usually refers specifically to substances for treating illness; 'drug' can be broader.)
Contrari
placebo (A substance with no active medical effect, often used in testing drugs.)
Temi
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
kábítószer
B1
drog
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Some learners think 'drug' always means illegal substances; context determines meaning.
Significato
An illegal addictive substance
Collocazioni
illegal drug
|recreational drug
|drug abuse
|drug trafficking
Sinonimi
narcotic (Often used in legal or police contexts; more formal.)
Contrari
legal substance (A substance permitted by law for use.)
Temi
crime
|health
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Give someone a drug secretly
Collocazioni
drug someone's drink
|drug and rob
Sinonimi
sedate (Usually refers to medically calming someone, not secretly or illegally.)
Contrari
revive (To bring someone back to consciousness or alertness.)
Temi
crime
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
drug
IPA
GB/dɹˈʌɡ/
US/dɹˈʌɡ/
Sillabe e accento
drug (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (drug)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: drug
- Plural: drugs
Verb
- Base: drug
- 3rd Person Singular: drugs
- Present Participle: drugging
- Past: drugged
Famiglia di parole
Forms
drugs
noun
drugging
verb
drugged
verb
Related words
drugstore
noun B1
druggist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
drug-free
adjective
Punti chiave
- Irregular present participle: drugging Verb
- Irregular past: drugged Verb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The war on drugs has been going on for decades.
- Many argue that the war on drugs has failed.