单词 | drug test |
释义 | > as lemmasdrug test drug test n. a test performed to detect the presence or analyse the effect of a particular drug; (now chiefly) a test performed on blood or urine to determine the presence or absence of prohibited or illegal drugs, and used (esp. in Sport) to identify competitors using performance-enhancing drugs such as steroids. ΚΠ 1863 J. F. Gray Early Ann. Homœopathy in N.Y. 6 There came to his assistance several members of the profession..whom joined in the drug tests and nobly seconded and enriched his imperishable records. 1892 Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 12 Aug. Following the drug test they were given prescriptions to read and the examination ended. 1930 H. L. Hollingworth Abnormal Psychol. xxv. 556 Even if subjects could first be brought to a physiological limit before beginning the drug tests, the situation would not be entirely satisfactory. 1968 Sports Illustr. 4 Nov. 23/2 The drug test that often kept swimmers waiting for hours backstage, guarded by medical authorities waiting for them to calm down enough to provide a urine sample. 2001 B. Ehrenreich Nickel & Dimed (2002) 211 The indignities imposed on so many low-wage workers—the drug tests, the constant surveillance, being ‘reamed out’ by managers—are part of what keeps wages low. < as lemmas |
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