英文釋義
an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance, physical and psychological dependence, and addiction upon repeated or prolonged use
例句 Example
One woman suffered such severe pain she had to take opiates to control it.
有一位婦女劇痛難忍，不得不服用鴉片製劑來鎮痛。