drug
gb/dɹˈʌɡ/ us/dɹˈʌɡ/
A2
Engelska
~ 1100
gyógyszer, kábítószer, drog, elkábít, bedrogoz
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
gyógyszer
A2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drug' with 'medicine'. 'Drug' can mean both legal medicines and illegal substances.
Betydelse
A medicine or chemical substance
Ordkombinationer
prescription drug
|illegal drug
|drug treatment
|drug use
|drug addiction
Synonymer
medicine (Usually refers specifically to substances for treating illness; 'drug' can be broader.)
Antonymer
placebo (A substance with no active medical effect, often used in testing drugs.)
Teman
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
kábítószer
B1
drog
B1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners think 'drug' always means illegal substances; context determines meaning.
Betydelse
An illegal addictive substance
Ordkombinationer
illegal drug
|recreational drug
|drug abuse
|drug trafficking
Synonymer
narcotic (Often used in legal or police contexts; more formal.)
Antonymer
legal substance (A substance permitted by law for use.)
Teman
crime
|health
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
VERB
B2
3
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Betydelse
Give someone a drug secretly
Ordkombinationer
drug someone's drink
|drug and rob
Synonymer
sedate (Usually refers to medically calming someone, not secretly or illegally.)
Antonymer
revive (To bring someone back to consciousness or alertness.)
Teman
crime
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
drug
IPA
GB/dɹˈʌɡ/
US/dɹˈʌɡ/
Stavelser och betoning
drug (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (drug)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: drug
- Plural: drugs
Verb
- Base: drug
- 3rd Person Singular: drugs
- Present Participle: drugging
- Past: drugged
Ordfamilj
Forms
drugs
noun
drugging
verb
drugged
verb
Related words
drugstore
noun B1
druggist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
drug-free
adjective
Viktiga punkter
- Irregular present participle: drugging Verb
- Irregular past: drugged Verb
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- The war on drugs has been going on for decades.
- Many argue that the war on drugs has failed.