antibiotic
UK [ˌæn.ti.baɪ'ɒt.ɪk] US [-tˌi.baɪ'ɑ:.tˌɪk] noun countable or uncountable
ADVANCED
■a medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth 抗生素，抗菌素•I'm taking antibiotics for a throat infection.因为喉咙发炎我正服用抗生素。 •a one-month course of antibiotics一个月疗程的抗生素 •Some types of antibiotic are used to promote growth in farm animals.某些种类的抗生素用于促进牲畜的生长。 •He's on antibiotics for an ear infection.他耳朵发炎，正服用抗生素。 |