单词 | prescribe |
释义 | prescribe —prescribe /prɪˈskraɪb/ verb [T often passive] (GIVE MEDICINE) ↑Verb Endings for prescribe ► C2 (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have: » The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.» [+ two objects] I've been prescribed painkillers.Thesaurus+: ↑Administering drugs and medicines• • • Extra Examples:» The doctor prescribed some pills.» The doctor prescribed some medicine and told her to have a week's rest.» I hoped he would prescribe some stronger pain killers.» Is there anything stronger you can prescribe?» He wouldn't prescribe anything - just recommended rest.verb [T] FORMAL (GIVE RULE) ↑Verb Endings for prescribe ► F0 to tell someone what they must have or do; to give something as a rule: » Penalties for not paying taxes are prescribed by law.» [+ that] The law prescribes that all children must go to school.» [+ question word] Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands |
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