prescribe
gb/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/ us/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
B1
Inglese
~ 3800
felír, elrendel, előír, javasol
VERBO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
to prescribe [medicine/treatment] for [someone]
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her infection.
Az orvos antibiotikumot írt fel a fertőzésére.
Physicians often prescribe rest and fluids for the flu.
Az orvosok influenza esetén gyakran pihenést és bőséges folyadékfogyasztást rendelnek el.
My dentist prescribed a special mouthwash to prevent gum disease.
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The doctor prescribed pills for my cough.
Az orvos tablettákat írt fel a köhögésemre.
She prescribed eye drops for me.
Szemcseppet írt fel nekem.
He prescribed a cream for my skin.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prescribe' with 'proscribe'. 'Prescribe' means to recommend or authorize something, especially medicine; 'proscribe' means to forbid it.
Significato
Authorize medicine or treatment
Collocazioni
prescribe medication
|prescribe antibiotics
|prescribe treatment
|prescribe drugs
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
withhold (To choose not to give or authorize a medicine or treatment.)
Temi
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
To tell someone to take a certain medicine or get a certain treatment.
To officially tell a patient to use a particular medicine or treatment, usually in writing.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
2
előír
B2
Schema d'uso:
to prescribe that [something] (be) [done]
The law prescribes heavy penalties for tax evasion.
A törvény súlyos büntetéseket ír elő az adócsalásért.
The regulations prescribe how the equipment should be maintained.
A szabályzat előírja, hogyan kell karbantartani a berendezést.
Company policy prescribes that all employees wear ID badges.
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The rules prescribe quiet after 10 p.m.
A szabályok este 10 óra után csendet írnak elő.
The law prescribes seat belts in cars.
A törvény előírja a biztonsági öv használatát az autókban.
The teacher prescribes homework every week.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this sense with giving medical advice; here it refers to setting rules, not medicine.
Significato
State required rules or actions
Collocazioni
prescribe procedures
|prescribe standards
|prescribe limits
Sinonimi
stipulate (Specifies terms or conditions formally.)
|
mandate (Requires something by authority.)
Contrari
allow (Permits without setting rules or restrictions.)
Temi
law
|government
|regulation
|politics
Definizione
To say in an official way what must be done.
To officially set down a rule, law, or course of action that must be followed.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
3
javasol
B1
Schema d'uso:
to prescribe [something] for [a purpose]
Experts prescribe regular exercise to maintain heart health.
A szakértők rendszeres testmozgást javasolnak a szív egészségének megőrzéséhez.
The coach prescribed daily practice to improve performance.
Az edző napi gyakorlást javasolt a teljesítmény javítása érdekében.
Many nutritionists prescribe more vegetables in the diet.
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My doctor prescribed more walking for my health.
Az orvosom több sétát javasolt az egészségem érdekében.
He prescribed rest after the long trip.
Pihenést javasolt a hosszú út után.
She prescribed reading every day to improve English.
Significato
Recommend as beneficial
Collocazioni
prescribe exercise
|prescribe diet changes
Sinonimi
advocate (Supports or recommends publicly.)
|
urge (Strongly advises, often with emotion.)
Contrari
discourage (Advises against doing something.)
Temi
advice
|health
|guidance
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To say something is good to do for a problem or need.
To suggest something as a helpful or appropriate course of action, often in a formal or authoritative way.
Grammatica
Forma base
prescribe
IPA
GB/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
US/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
Sillabe e accento
pre - scribe (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scribe)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: prescribe
- 3rd Person Singular: prescribes
- Present Participle: prescribing
- Past: prescribed
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
as prescribed by law
1/ˈæz pɹiskɹˈaɪbd bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
According to legal requirements
As the law says must be done.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He forgot to take his prescribed medication this morning.
- The pharmacist will give you your prescribed medication.