English Dictionary

narcotic

/nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/

noun

(pharmacology) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

He was arrested for possession of a narcotic.

意味（1）

(pharmacology) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

Real San Juan Colorado, he said. Excitable people like you are the better for narcotics. Heavens! don't bite it! Cut - and cut with reverence!

意味（2）

Any type of numbing or soothing drug.

Podson grabbed at his tobacco with a fervent, God! just about saved my life. With a cigarette going he grabbed at the papers, requiring spiritual sustenance as well as a divine narcotic.