anaesthetic
(mainly US anesthetic) UK [ˌæn.əs'θet.ɪk] US [-'θetˌ-] noun countable or uncountable
■a substance that makes you unable to feel pain 麻醉剂•The operation is performed under anaesthetic.手术是在麻醉状态下进行的。 •The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic (= a substance that makes you unable to feel pain in part of your body).这个过程是在局部麻醉的状态下完成的。 •I've never had a general anaesthetic (= a substance that makes you unconscious so you do not feel pain).我从来没有做过全身麻醉。 |