drug
лекарство
a medicine used to treat illness
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drug with Russian translation
drug usage examples
The nurse gave him a drug for the fever.
Медсестра дала ему лекарство от температуры.
This drug may cause drowsiness.
Это лекарство может вызвать сонливость.
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This drug helps reduce pain.
общее, самое обычное слово для лекарства; может звучать немного шире, чем drug
Take the medicine after meals.
таблетка; обычно маленькая твердая форма лекарства
I take a pill for my headache.
The doctor prescribed two tablets a day.
медикамент, лекарство; более формальное и общее слово, чем drug
She is taking medication for her allergy.
средство, лекарство, способ лечения; может означать не только лекарство, но и любое средство от проблемы
Honey is a home remedy for a sore throat.
лекарство из аптеки/дрогери; разговорное и менее естественное выражение
This drugstore medicine can help with colds.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does drug mean?
a medicine used to treat illness
How do you pronounce drug?
drug is pronounced as /drʌɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is drug used in a sentence?
The nurse gave him a drug for the fever. Translation: Медсестра дала ему лекарство от температуры.
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