"medication" in Chinese (Traditional)
藥物藥
Definition
藥物是用來治療、控制或預防疾病的東西。它可以是藥片、藥水、藥膏、注射劑,或醫生開立、在藥局購買的其他形式。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
它通常作不可數名詞表示一般概念,如 'take medication' 或 'be on medication'。說某一種具體的藥時,日常口語裡 'medicine' 往往更常見;'medication' 聽起來更偏醫學或更正式。常見搭配有 'prescription medication'、'over-the-counter medication' 和 'take medication for pain'。
Examples
The doctor gave me medication for my cough.
醫生給了我治咳嗽的**藥物**。
She takes medication every morning.
她每天早上都喫**藥物**。
This medication helps with pain.
這種**藥物**有助於緩解疼痛。
I'm on medication right now, so I can't drink alcohol.
我現在正在服用**藥物**,所以不能喝酒。
Did you remember to pick up your medication from the pharmacy?
你記得去藥局拿你的**藥物**了嗎?
The new medication made me feel sleepy all day.
這種新的**藥物**讓我一整天都覺得睏。