antibiotic
noun
UK/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/
US/ˌæn.t̬i.baɪˈɑː.t̬ɪk/
Definitions of antibiotic noun
- C2Countable(可数名词)
A medication or substance that can eliminate harmful bacteria within the body or inhibit their propagation.
抗生素；抗菌素
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat my respiratory infection.
医生开了抗生素来治疗我的呼吸道感染。
Intravenous antibiotics may be necessary for some severe infections.
对于一些严重的感染，可能需要静脉注射抗生素。
The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
抗生素的过度使用导致了耐药性细菌的出现。