🇬🇧🇨🇳 painkiller - 止痛药 : English Lesson

Meaning of "painkiller" ("止痛药"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A painkiller is a type of medication used to relieve pain. It works by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain or by interfering with the brain's interpretation of those signals. Painkillers can be used for various types of pain, such as headaches, muscle aches, or injuries.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My mom says laughter is the best painkiller, but I’d still prefer an actual pill for my toothache.

I don’t need a painkiller—I need a time machine to go back and not step on that rake.

The dentist gave me a painkiller, but I still felt pain—mostly in my wallet.

I stubbed my toe so hard that even my painkiller needed a painkiller.

I took a painkiller for my headache, but my little brother’s singing made it worse.

After the fall, her hand throbbed. A stranger held out a painkiller, then a second painkiller, and she took a painkiller with water. The pain hit again; she swallowed one more painkiller and pressed her hand. The last painkiller eased the ache, she relaxed, smiled, and a crowd nearby clapped softly.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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