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apply an antiseptic to sth
antiseptic 是可数名词，常用搭配有 apply an antiseptic to a wound/cut。
She applied an antiseptic to the cut before bandaging it.
她在包扎前给伤口涂了抗菌剂。
抗菌剂；杀菌剂
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
抗菌剂；杀菌剂
A substance used on living tissue to kill or stop the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
She applied an antiseptic to the cut before bandaging it.
她在包扎前给伤口涂了抗菌剂。
任何抑制微生物生长和繁殖的物质。通常仅包括用于活体物体上的(而非消毒剂)且不由淋巴系统输送以消灭体内细菌的(而非抗生素)物质。
Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
一种能杀死携带疾病的微生物而不损害人体组织的物质
a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
The doctor applied an antiseptic to the wound before bandaging it.
医生在包扎伤口前涂了一种消毒剂。
Many household cleaners contain antiseptics to kill bacteria.
许多家用清洁剂含有杀菌剂以杀死细菌。
She always carries a small bottle of antiseptic in her first-aid kit.
她总是在急救箱里带一小瓶消毒剂。
antiseptic 是可数名词，常用搭配有 apply an antiseptic to a wound/cut。
She applied an antiseptic to the cut before bandaging it.
她在包扎前给伤口涂了抗菌剂。
as an antiseptic 意为“作为抗菌剂”，常见于说明某物的用途。
Tea tree oil is often used as a natural antiseptic.
茶树油常被用作天然抗菌剂。
用 for 引出适用的部位或伤口类型。
This cream is an effective antiseptic for minor wounds.
这种药膏对轻微伤口是一种有效的抗菌剂。
Not this
My doctor prescribed an antiseptic to treat my lung infection.
Use this
My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat my lung infection.
antiseptic（抗菌剂）只用于体表或活体组织，不能内服治疗肺部感染；治疗体内细菌感染应使用 antibiotic（抗生素）。
Not this
Use this antiseptic to clean the bathroom tiles.
Use this
Use this disinfectant to clean the bathroom tiles.
antiseptic（抗菌剂）用于皮肤等活体组织，清洁无生命表面（如瓷砖）应使用 disinfectant（消毒剂）。
Not this
The clinic keeps several antiseptic in the first-aid kit.
Use this
The clinic keeps several antiseptics in the first-aid kit.
antiseptic 是可数名词，在 several 等复数语境下必须用复数形式 antiseptics。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
抗菌药膏
She applied antiseptic cream to the cut.
她在伤口上涂了抗菌药膏。
消毒溶液
The nurse cleaned the wound with an antiseptic solution.
护士用消毒溶液清洗伤口。
消毒湿巾
Use antiseptic wipes to clean the skin before the injection.
注射前用消毒湿巾清洁皮肤。
涂杀菌剂
Apply an antiseptic to prevent infection.
涂上杀菌剂以防感染。
抗菌软膏
He bought an antiseptic ointment for the burn.
他买了抗菌软膏来治疗烧伤。
消毒洗液
The doctor recommended an antiseptic wash for the rash.
医生建议用消毒洗液清洗皮疹。
Use antiseptic naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记忆联想：anti=对抗，septic=败血/腐败，所以 antiseptic 是防止伤口腐败化脓的抗菌剂。
语域：neutral 常见场景：医疗护理、药品说明书、急救用品 作为名词时多用于医疗、护理或药品、急救用品说明等语境，属于中性偏正式的用词；日常口语中常以搭配形式出现，如 antiseptic cream（抗菌药膏）。
All listed words rhyme with antiseptic: their stressed syllables share the same /-ɛptɪk/ sound. Septic and aseptic also share the exact spelling chunk '-septic'. Skeptic, peptic, and dyspeptic rhyme but are spelled with '-keptic' or '-eptic'. Be careful with lookalikes such as 'sepsis' /ˈsɛpsɪs/ and 'septicemia' /ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə/, which do not rhyme.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.