drugs
US /drʌɡz/
UK /drʌɡz/
複数名詞
1.
薬, 薬剤
medicines or other substances which have a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body
例:
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The doctor prescribed some strong drugs for her pain.
医師は彼女の痛みに強い薬を処方した。
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Many common drugs can be bought over the counter.
多くの一般的な薬は市販で購入できる。
2.
薬物, 麻薬
illegal substances that people take for pleasure, often with harmful effects
例:
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He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.
彼は違法な薬物所持で逮捕された。
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The government is trying to combat the use of recreational drugs.
政府は娯楽用薬物の使用と戦おうとしている。