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laxative

/ˈlæksətɪv/

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1 · n.

a medicine that helps the bowels move

泻药

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The doctor prescribed a mild laxative after the operation.
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手术后，医生开了一种温和的泻药。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlæksətɪv/

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