Word · Frequency #41598
emetics
/iˈmetik/
noun
催吐剂
emetics is the plural of emetic.
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
- 1.
An agent that induces vomiting.
催吐剂。
催吐剂。
In use
The doctor prescribed an emetic to induce vomiting after the patient ingested poison.
The emetic properties of ipecac syrup make it useful for poisoning emergencies.
After taking the emetic, he felt nauseous within minutes.
take an emetic
The doctor advised him to take an emetic after he accidentally swallowed poison.
医生建议他在误吞毒药后服用催吐剂。
emetic + noun (attributive)
Ipecac syrup has strong emetic properties and is used to induce vomiting.
吐根糖浆具有强烈的催吐特性，用于诱发呕吐。
Common mistakes
The nurse emetic the patient before surgery.The nurse gave the patient an emetic before surgery.
Emetic是名词或形容词，不能作动词使用。应为'gave an emetic'。
His behavior is emetic.His behavior is nauseating.
Emetic专指引起呕吐的药剂或作用，形容令人恶心的人或行为应使用'nauseating'。
Connections
Confusing words
- antiemetic
- 止吐剂 · antiemetic 意为止吐剂，与 emetic（催吐剂）作用相反，混淆点在于前缀 anti- 表示反对。
- emesis
- 呕吐 · emesis 是名词，指呕吐的动作或症状，而 emetic 是引起呕吐的药剂。
Word family
- emetics
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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