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.
醫生警告不要濫用巴比妥類藥物,因為它們有成癮的潛力。