Dictionary entry
local anaesthetic
局部麻醉药
anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
- 1.
anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
In use
The dentist applied a local anaesthetic before filling the cavity.
For a minor skin procedure, a local anaesthetic is usually sufficient.
She was awake during the surgery because only a local anaesthetic was used.
administer a local anaesthetic
The dentist administered a local anaesthetic before the procedure.
牙医在手术前施用了局部麻醉药。
under local anaesthetic
The surgery was performed under local anaesthetic.
手术是在局部麻醉下进行的。
local anaesthetic is used for
Local anaesthetic is commonly used for minor procedures.
局部麻醉药常用于小型手术。
Common mistakes
I need local anesthesia.I need a local anaesthetic.
“局部麻醉”在中文中既可指状态也可指药物，但英文中'anesthesia'指状态，'anaesthetic'指药物。应使用'local anaesthetic'指药物。
The dentist gave me local anaesthetic.The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic.
'local anaesthetic'是可数名词短语，前面需加不定冠词'a'表示一个具体的麻醉药。
I prefer local anaesthetic over general anaesthetic.I prefer local anaesthetic to general anaesthetic.
表达'prefer A to B'是固定搭配，用介词'to'而不用'over'。
Connections
Confusing words
- general anaesthetic
- 全身麻醉药 · 全局麻醉 vs 局部麻醉：全身麻醉影响整个身体，局部麻醉只麻醉特定区域。
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