prescription در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Used to describe medicine or glasses that need a doctor's note.
- Indicates a legal requirement for professional authorization.
- Distinguishes strong medications from over-the-counter ones.
- Commonly modifies words like 'drugs', 'lenses', and 'strength'.
The term prescription, when used as an adjective, refers to something that is specifically authorized or mandated by a professional authority, most commonly in the medical field. It distinguishes items that require a legal document from a healthcare provider from those that can be purchased freely. This adjective is crucial in understanding the regulatory landscape of healthcare and consumer safety.
- Legal Status
- It denotes a restricted status where a substance or device cannot be legally acquired without professional oversight.
- Professional Authorization
- The term implies that a qualified individual, such as a doctor or optometrist, has assessed a specific need and provided a formal order.
You cannot buy these antibiotics without a prescription order from your physician.
In a broader sense, it can also refer to things that are 'prescribed' or set down as a rule or direction. For instance, in linguistics, 'prescriptive' is the related adjective, but 'prescription' often functions as an attributive noun acting as an adjective in phrases like 'prescription lenses' or 'prescription strength'. This usage ensures that the consumer is aware of the potency or specific nature of the product.
These prescription sunglasses were custom-made for my vision needs.
- Potency
- Often indicates a higher concentration of active ingredients than over-the-counter (OTC) alternatives.
The word carries a weight of authority. It suggests that the item is not for general use but is tailored to an individual's specific physiological requirements. This is why 'prescription' items are often kept behind the pharmacy counter or require a specific fitting process. Understanding this word helps learners navigate healthcare systems and legal requirements in English-speaking countries.
The pharmacist checked the prescription label for dosage instructions.
Using 'prescription' as an adjective requires placing it immediately before the noun it modifies. It is most frequently paired with words like 'drugs', 'medication', 'medicine', 'lenses', 'glasses', and 'strength'. This placement signals to the listener or reader that the following noun is subject to medical regulation.
- Collocation: Prescription Drugs
- This is the most common usage. It refers to pharmaceutical drugs that legally require a medical prescription to be dispensed.
Insurance usually covers prescription costs but not vitamins.
When discussing vision, 'prescription' describes lenses that have been ground to a specific focal power. You might say 'prescription eyewear' or 'prescription contacts'. In these cases, it implies a level of customization that non-prescription (like 'reading glasses' from a drugstore) lacks.
- Collocation: Prescription Strength
- Used to describe a version of a product (like a cream or allergy medicine) that is more powerful than the version sold over-the-counter.
In formal or technical writing, 'prescription' can also modify 'regime' or 'framework', though this is less common than the medical usage. It suggests a system that is strictly dictated by rules. However, for B2 learners, focusing on the medical and optical contexts is most beneficial.
He needs prescription inserts for his diving mask.
You will encounter 'prescription' as an adjective in several key environments. The most obvious is the pharmacy or chemist. Signs might read 'Prescription Drop-off' or 'Prescription Pickup'. Pharmacists will ask if you are picking up a 'prescription medication'.
The doctor wrote a prescription order for a stronger painkiller.
In medical dramas or news reports about healthcare, the term is ubiquitous. You'll hear about 'prescription drug abuse' or 'prescription price hikes'. These contexts highlight the social and economic impact of regulated medicine. In advertising, you might see products described as 'now available in prescription strength', implying they were once only available via a doctor but are now more accessible, or vice versa.
- Optometry Clinics
- When getting an eye exam, the doctor will discuss your 'prescription requirements' for glasses or contacts.
In legal and insurance documents, 'prescription' is used to define coverage. Policies will list 'prescription benefits' or 'prescription co-pays'. This is where the adjective form is most strictly applied to define what the insurance company will and will not pay for based on the necessity of a doctor's order.
One of the most frequent errors is confusing 'prescription' with 'proscription'. While they sound similar, 'proscription' means the action of forbidding something, whereas 'prescription' (in this context) is an authorization.
- Prescription vs. Proscription
- Prescription = Authorization/Order. Proscription = Prohibition/Ban.
Incorrect: I need a proscription for my cough.
Another mistake is using 'prescriptive' when 'prescription' is intended. 'Prescriptive' refers to giving orders or directions in a general sense (like 'prescriptive grammar'), while 'prescription' as an adjective is almost exclusively for the medical/optical document itself.
Learners also sometimes forget that 'prescription' can be used as an adjective without changing its form. They might try to add an '-al' or '-ive' ending (like 'prescriptional'), which is incorrect in standard English. Stick to the base word 'prescription' when modifying nouns like 'drugs' or 'glasses'.
To fully master 'prescription', it's helpful to compare it with related terms that describe the status of medicines and medical devices.
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- This is the direct opposite. OTC items can be bought without a doctor's note. Example: 'I bought some OTC aspirin.'
- Legend (Drug)
- A more technical, pharmaceutical term for a prescription drug, often used in legal contexts.
- Ethical (Pharmaceuticals)
- An older industry term for drugs that are advertised only to healthcare professionals, not directly to consumers.
Is this cream prescription or over-the-counter?
In the context of vision, 'corrective' is a similar adjective. While 'prescription lenses' are always 'corrective lenses', not all 'corrective lenses' are 'prescription' (some can be generic reading glasses). 'Prescription' implies a specific, measured correction for a unique individual.
چقدر رسمی است؟
سطح دشواری
گرامر لازم
Attributive nouns
Compound adjectives
Passive voice in medical instructions
Modal verbs for necessity (must, need to)
Noun-noun modification
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I have a prescription for my cold.
Tengo una receta para mi resfriado.
Used as a noun here, but sets the foundation.
This is prescription medicine.
Esta es medicina con receta.
Adjective use modifying 'medicine'.
Do you have prescription glasses?
¿Tienes gafas graduadas?
Adjective use modifying 'glasses'.
I need prescription pills.
Necesito pastillas con receta.
Adjective use.
The prescription paper is white.
El papel de la receta es blanco.
Adjective use.
He lost his prescription note.
Él perdió su nota de receta.
Adjective use.
Is this prescription water?
¿Es esta agua de receta? (Unusual but simple)
Adjective use.
My prescription is new.
Mi receta es nueva.
Noun use.
You need a prescription for these drugs.
Necesitas una receta para estos medicamentos.
Noun use.
I bought prescription sunglasses yesterday.
Compré gafas de sol graduadas ayer.
Adjective use.
The doctor gave me a prescription cream.
El médico me dio una crema con receta.
Adjective use.
She wears prescription contacts.
Ella usa lentes de contacto graduados.
Adjective use.
This is a prescription-only pharmacy.
Esta es una farmacia solo de recetas.
Compound adjective use.
My prescription medication is expensive.
Mi medicamento con receta es caro.
Adjective use.
He has a prescription bottle in his bag.
Él tiene un frasco de receta en su bolso.
Adjective use.
The prescription label is hard to read.
La etiqueta de la receta es difícil de leer.
Adjective use.
I need to renew my prescription lenses.
Necesito renovar mis lentes graduados.
Adjective use.
Many prescription drugs have side effects.
Muchos medicamentos con receta tienen efectos secundarios.
Adjective use.
Is there a prescription version of this soap?
¿Hay una versión con receta de este jabón?
Adjective use.
The pharmacist checked the prescription details.
El farmacéutico revisó los detalles de la receta.
Adjective use.
I forgot my prescription paperwork at home.
Olvidé el papeleo de la receta en casa.
Adjective use.
She has a prescription inhaler for asthma.
Ella tiene un inhalador con receta para el asma.
Adjective use.
These are prescription-strength painkillers.
Estos son analgésicos de potencia de receta.
Compound adjective.
The insurance covers most prescription costs.
El seguro cubre la mayoría de los costos de las recetas.
Adjective use.
The rise in prescription drug prices is concerning.
El aumento de los precios de los medicamentos con receta es preocupante.
Adjective use in a complex subject.
He was caught with prescription medication that wasn't his.
Lo atraparon con medicamentos con receta que no eran suyos.
Adjective use in a passive construction.
The clinic specializes in prescription eyewear.
La clínica se especializa en gafas graduadas.
Adjective use.
You must follow the prescription guidelines strictly.
Debes seguir estrictamente las pautas de la receta.
Adjective use.
The FDA regulates prescription drug advertising.
La FDA regula la publicidad de medicamentos con receta.
Adjective use.
Her prescription history is stored in the database.
Su historial de recetas está almacenado en la base de datos.
Adjective use.
The doctor suggested a prescription-only treatment.
El médico sugirió un tratamiento solo con receta.
Compound adjective.
I need a prescription refill before I travel.
Necesito un resurtido de receta antes de viajar.
Adjective use.
The prescription requirements for this drug are very stringent.
Los requisitos de receta para este fármaco son muy estrictos.
Adjective use.
He argued against the over-medicalization of prescription practices.
Él argumentó en contra de la medicalización excesiva de las prácticas de prescripción.
Adjective use in a formal context.
The pharmacist flagged a potential prescription error.
El farmacéutico señaló un posible error en la receta.
Adjective use.
The study analyzed prescription patterns across different demographics.
El estudio analizó los patrones de prescripción en diferentes grupos demográficos.
Adjective use.
Prescription benefits vary significantly between insurance plans.
Los beneficios de las recetas varían significativamente entre los planes de seguro.
Adjective use.
The patient requested a prescription-strength alternative.
El paciente solicitó una alternativa de potencia de receta.
Compound adjective.
The regulatory body updated the prescription status of the hormone.
El organismo regulador actualizó el estado de receta de la hormona.
Adjective use.
Misuse of prescription stimulants is a growing issue on campuses.
El mal uso de estimulantes con receta es un problema creciente en los campus.
Adjective use.
The dichotomy between prescription and proscription in medical ethics is profound.
La dicotomía entre prescripción y proscripción en la ética médica es profunda.
Noun use, but high-level contrast.
The legislative framework governing prescription protocols was overhauled.
Se reformó el marco legislativo que rige los protocolos de prescripción.
Adjective use.
The doctor’s prescription habits were scrutinized by the board.
Los hábitos de prescripción del médico fueron escrutados por la junta.
Adjective use.
The pharmacological potency of prescription-grade compounds is unmatched.
La potencia farmacológica de los compuestos de grado de receta no tiene parangón.
Compound adjective.
The nuances of prescription-only vs. pharmacist-only medications were debated.
Se debatieron los matices de los medicamentos de venta solo con receta frente a los de venta solo por farmacéutico.
Complex compound adjectives.
The patient exhibited a paradoxical reaction to the prescription sedative.
El paciente mostró una reacción paradójica al sedante de receta.
Adjective use.
The report highlighted the socioeconomic disparities in prescription access.
El informe destacó las disparidades socioeconómicas en el acceso a las recetas.
Adjective use.
The evolution of prescription terminology reflects shifts in medical authority.
La evolución de la terminología de las recetas refleja cambios en la autoridad médica.
Adjective use.
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
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اصطلاحات و عبارات
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الگوهای جملهسازی
نحوه استفاده
Implies authority and safety regulation.
Standard for medical and professional settings.
- Using 'prescriptive' for medicine.
- Saying 'prescriptions drugs'.
- Confusing with 'proscription'.
- Spelling it 'perscription'.
- Using 'prescription' for non-regulated items like vitamins.
نکات
Learn Collocations
Focus on 'prescription drugs' and 'prescription glasses' as these are the most common uses you will encounter.
Noun as Adjective
Remember that 'prescription' doesn't change its form when it describes another noun. It stays 'prescription'.
Stress the Middle
The stress is on the 'scrip' part. Practice saying it out loud: pre-SCRIP-tion.
Context Matters
If you are in a pharmacy, 'prescription' almost always refers to medicine. In an optical shop, it refers to lenses.
Legal Awareness
Understand that 'prescription' implies a legal boundary. Using someone else's prescription medication is often illegal.
Be Precise
In formal writing, use 'prescription medication' instead of just 'pills' or 'medicine' to sound more professional.
Listen for 'shun'
The '-tion' ending is a common suffix in English. Recognizing it helps you identify the word as a noun or attributive noun.
Insurance Terms
If you live in the US, learn 'prescription co-pay'—it's the amount you pay even if you have insurance.
Check the 'C'
Don't forget the 'c' after the 's'. It's 'presCription', not 'presription'.
Pre-Script
Remember: Pre (before) + Script (writing). The writing that must happen before you get the item.
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ریشه کلمه
Latin
بافت فرهنگی
The NHS provides 'prescriptions' for a flat fee or for free to certain groups.
High focus on insurance coverage for 'prescription benefits'.
Prescription glasses are a common fashion accessory as well as a medical necessity.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Do you have to pay for prescription medicine in your country?"
"How often do you get your prescription lenses checked?"
"Have you ever used a prescription-strength cream for a skin issue?"
"What do you think about the price of prescription drugs?"
"Is it easy to get a prescription refill where you live?"
موضوعات نگارش
Describe a time you had to use prescription medication. How did it help?
Write about the importance of having a professional check your vision for prescription glasses.
Discuss the pros and cons of making some prescription drugs available over-the-counter.
Reflect on how the medical system handles prescription records in your city.
Imagine a world without prescription regulations. What would happen?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, by definition, prescription drugs require a written order from a qualified healthcare professional to be legally dispensed.
These are eyeglass or contact lenses that have been specifically made to correct an individual's unique vision problems, as determined by an eye exam.
No, it is primarily a noun, but it is used as an attributive noun (acting as an adjective) in many common phrases like 'prescription drugs'.
It refers to a product that has a higher concentration of active ingredients than the versions available for general sale over-the-counter.
Generally, yes, because they are customized for your eyes and require a professional exam and specialized manufacturing.
You usually need to contact your doctor or pharmacy. Sometimes the original prescription allows for a certain number of refills before you need a new one.
It is a mistake made by a doctor in writing the order or by a pharmacist in filling it, which can lead to the wrong medicine or dose being given.
Not always. It depends on your specific insurance plan and whether the drug is on their 'formulary' (list of covered drugs).
In many places, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) have the authority to write prescriptions, though rules vary by region.
Prescription items require professional authorization and are often stronger or more regulated, while OTC items can be bought freely by anyone.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write a sentence using 'prescription drugs'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between prescription and OTC.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe why someone might need prescription glasses.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short dialogue between a patient and a pharmacist.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Discuss the risks of prescription drug abuse.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'prescription strength'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
How does insurance help with prescription costs?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal request for a prescription refill.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a prescription label.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
What is the importance of prescription regulation?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about prescription sunglasses.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Discuss prescription errors.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence with 'prescription-only'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain 'prescription history'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about prescription lenses.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Discuss the cost of prescription drugs.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'prescription requirements'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a pharmacy's prescription counter.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a prescription bottle.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain 'prescription benefits'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'prescription' three times.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a story about getting new prescription glasses.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain to a friend why they need a prescription for antibiotics.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: You are at the pharmacy picking up a prescription.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss the pros and cons of prescription drug advertising.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the information on a prescription label.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Talk about a time you lost a prescription.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the term 'prescription strength'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Give your opinion on high prescription drug prices.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Summarize the importance of prescription regulation.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe your prescription eyewear.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain how to get a prescription refill.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss the difference between prescription and OTC medicine.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: You are a doctor writing a prescription.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Talk about prescription drug coverage in your country.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain 'prescription error' and its dangers.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a pharmacy's layout for prescription items.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Talk about the history of prescriptions.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain why some drugs are prescription-only.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss the impact of prescription drug abuse on society.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and write the word: 'I need a ______ refill.'
Listen and identify the item: 'She's wearing prescription contacts.'
Listen and identify the place: 'Take this prescription to the pharmacy.'
Listen for the adjective: 'These are prescription-strength pills.'
Listen and write the phrase: 'prescription drug abuse'.
Listen and identify the professional: 'The doctor wrote the prescription.'
Listen and write the word: 'prescription lenses'.
Listen and identify the problem: 'There was a prescription error.'
Listen and write the word: 'prescription label'.
Listen and identify the cost: 'The prescription co-pay is $10.'
Listen and write: 'prescription-only medication'.
Listen and identify the action: 'Fill the prescription.'
Listen and write: 'prescription history'.
Listen and identify the object: 'prescription bottle'.
Listen and write: 'prescription requirements'.
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The adjective 'prescription' signifies that an item is regulated and requires a formal order from a qualified professional, ensuring safety and appropriate use for specific individual needs, such as in 'prescription drugs' or 'prescription glasses'.
- Used to describe medicine or glasses that need a doctor's note.
- Indicates a legal requirement for professional authorization.
- Distinguishes strong medications from over-the-counter ones.
- Commonly modifies words like 'drugs', 'lenses', and 'strength'.
Learn Collocations
Focus on 'prescription drugs' and 'prescription glasses' as these are the most common uses you will encounter.
Noun as Adjective
Remember that 'prescription' doesn't change its form when it describes another noun. It stays 'prescription'.
Stress the Middle
The stress is on the 'scrip' part. Practice saying it out loud: pre-SCRIP-tion.
Context Matters
If you are in a pharmacy, 'prescription' almost always refers to medicine. In an optical shop, it refers to lenses.
مثال
I have to stop by the pharmacy to pick up my prescription medication.
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C1سقط جنین (abortions) به معنای پایان دادن به بارداری قبل از آن است که جنین بتواند به طور مستقل زنده بماند.
abrasion
B2خراشیدگی یک آسیب سطحی پوست است که در اثر مالیده شدن به یک سطح زبر ایجاد میشود. همچنین به فرآیند سایش مواد در اثر اصطکاک نیز گفته میشود.
acuity
B2تیزی یا دقت (Acuity) به وضوح یا ذکاوت در فکر، بینایی یا شنوایی اشاره دارد.
acute
B2حاد یا شدید (مشکل)؛ تیز یا حساس (حواس/ذهن).
addictary
C1ایجاد سیستماتیک حالت وابستگی فیزیولوژیکی یا روانی در یک سوژه از طریق مواجهه مکرر.
addicted
B1او به بازیهای کامپیوتری معتاد شده است.
addiction
B2اعتیاد وضعیتی است که در آن فرد به یک ماده یا رفتار وابسته میشود. او برای درمان اعتیاد خود به کمک نیاز دارد.
adrenaline
B2آدرنالین هورمونی است که در مواقع استرس یا هیجان در بدن ترشح میشود.
advivcy
C1رویکرد <span class='italic'>advivcy</span> در بیمارستان به بهبود حیاتی بیماران کمک کرد.
