| 单词 | over-the-counter |
| 释义 | over-the-counter (once / 9418 pages) 1adj 2adj An over-the-counter drug is one you can buy without a prescription. Aspirin is an over-the-counter drug, but for antibiotics or other prescription drugs, you'll have to see the pharmacist. Over-the-counter drugs can be bought without a doctor's permission. You don't even have to go to the pharmacy to get over-the-counter drugs, just march up to the counter and buy it. There are all kinds of over-the-counter drugs, like pain relievers, allergy medicine, or various types of heartburn relief. Generally, over-the-counter drugs are less potentially dangerous than prescription drugs, so they’re easier to buy. WORD FAMILYover-the-counter USAGE EXAMPLESOccasional use of over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream helps calm the itch. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) As a longtime over-the-counter broker I understand that this is a natural, and perhaps overdue, process. Wall Street Journal(Dec 27, 2016) The doctor suggested over-the-counter medication to control the fever. Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) 1 adj purchasable without a doctor's prescription 2an over-the-counter cold remedy Syn|Ant nonprescription prescription available only with a doctor's written prescription adj (of securities) not traded on a stock exchange over-the-counter stocks Syn otc unlisted not on a list |
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