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narcotic

英/nɑːkˈɒtɪk/
美/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/
01n.

麻醉药, 镇静剂

a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

02adj.

麻醉的, 催眠的

of or relating to or designating narcotics

03n.

麻醉性药物;麻醉品(法律语境也可泛指毒品)