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painkiller

/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚ/

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1 · n.

a medicine that reduces pain

止痛药

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The nurse offered a painkiller after the procedure.
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治疗结束后，护士给了一片止痛药。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlɚ/

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