barbiturate
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/bɑːrˈbɪtʃərət/
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/bɑːˈbɪtʃərət/
A type of drug that can help you sleep or relax, but can be dangerous if used too much.
The doctor warned against the misuse of barbiturates due to their potential for addiction.
医生警告不要滥用巴比妥类药物,因为它们有成瘾的潜力。