prescribe
gb/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/ us/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
B1
英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Authorize medicine or treatment
To tell someone to take a certain medicine or get a certain treatment.
用法パターン：
to prescribe [medicine/treatment] for [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'prescribe' with 'proscribe'. 'Prescribe' means to recommend or authorize something, especially medicine; 'proscribe' means to forbid it.
類義語
order (In medical context, means to officially request or direct the use of a treatment.)
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recommend (Less formal; suggests but does not formally authorize treatment.)
対義語
withhold (To choose not to give or authorize a medicine or treatment.)
コロケーション
prescribe medication
|prescribe antibiotics
|prescribe treatment
|prescribe drugs
テーマ
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The doctor prescribed pills for my cough.
- She prescribed eye drops for me.
- He prescribed a cream for my skin.
動詞
formal
B2
action
2
State required rules or actions
To say in an official way what must be done.
用法パターン：
to prescribe that [something] (be) [done]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this sense with giving medical advice; here it refers to setting rules, not medicine.
類義語
stipulate (Specifies terms or conditions formally.)
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mandate (Requires something by authority.)
対義語
allow (Permits without setting rules or restrictions.)
コロケーション
prescribe procedures
|prescribe standards
|prescribe limits
テーマ
law
|government
|regulation
|politics
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The rules prescribe quiet after 10 p.m.
- The law prescribes seat belts in cars.
- The teacher prescribes homework every week.
動詞
formal
B2
action
3
Recommend as beneficial
To say something is good to do for a problem or need.
用法パターン：
to prescribe [something] for [a purpose]
類義語
advocate (Supports or recommends publicly.)
|
urge (Strongly advises, often with emotion.)
対義語
discourage (Advises against doing something.)
コロケーション
prescribe exercise
|prescribe diet changes
テーマ
advice
|health
|guidance
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Experts prescribe regular exercise to maintain heart health.
- The coach prescribed daily practice to improve performance.
- Many nutritionists prescribe more vegetables in the diet.
学習者向け例文
- My doctor prescribed more walking for my health.
- He prescribed rest after the long trip.
- She prescribed reading every day to improve English.
文法
辞書形
prescribe
IPA
GB/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
US/pɹəskɹˈaɪb/
音節・強勢
pre - scribe （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (scribe)
活用形
Verb
- Base: prescribe
- 3rd Person Singular: prescribes
- Present Participle: prescribing
- Past: prescribed
関連語
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
表現
as prescribed by law
1/ˈæz pɹiskɹˈaɪbd bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
According to legal requirements
As the law says must be done.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He forgot to take his prescribed medication this morning.
- The pharmacist will give you your prescribed medication.