drug — meaning in Mandarin Chinese: 药物

Definition

▶ drug

A drug is a substance used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease or to enhance physical or mental well-being.

药物是用于诊断、治疗、治愈或预防疾病，或增强身体或心理健康的物质。

▶ The doctor prescribed a new drug to help with her condition.

医生开了一种新的药物来帮助她的病情。

▶ Many people rely on over-the-counter drugs for minor ailments.

很多人依靠非处方药来治疗小病。

▶ Research is ongoing to develop a drug that can effectively combat the virus.

研究仍在进行，以开发一种可以有效对抗病毒的药物。