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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary an·ti·dote \\ˈan-ti-ˌdōt\\ noun ETYMOLOGY Middle English antidot, from Latin antidotum, from Greek antidotos, from feminine of antidotos given as an antidote, from antididonai to give as an antidote, from anti- + didonai to give — more at date DATE 15th century 1. a remedy to counteract the effects of poison 2. something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts an antidote to the mechanization of our society • antidote transitive verb English Etymology antidote 1510s, from L. antidotum, from Gk. antidoton "given as a remedy," lit. "given against," verbal adj. of antididonai "give in return," from anti- "against" + didonai "to give" (see date (1)). Related: Antidotal (1640s). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 antidote anti·dote / 5AntidEut; NAmE -dout / noun~ (to sth) 1. a substance that controls the effects of a poison or disease 解毒药；解毒剂: There is no known antidote to the poison. 这种毒的解药尚未发现。 2. anything that takes away the effects of sth unpleasant 消除不愉快的事物；矫正方法: A Mediterranean cruise was the perfect antidote to a long cold winter. 到地中海航游是度过漫长寒冬的绝妙办法。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English antidote noun 1 against poison/disease ADJ. effective | natural VERB + ANTIDOTE administer, give The doctor administered an antidote. PREP. ~ for Quinine is a natural antidote for this fever. | ~ to We do not have an effective antidote to this poison. 2 thing that takes away the effects of sth unpleasant ADJ. effective, good, perfect, powerful VERB + ANTIDOTE act as, serve as | offer, provide The resort offers the perfect antidote to the pressures of modern life. PREP. ~ for I think that stricter punishment is the best antidote for crime. | ~ to Creative activity serves as an effective antidote to depression. OLT antidote noun ⇨ drug 2 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged an·ti·dote I. \ˈantə̇ˌdōt, usu -ōd.+V\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English antidot, antidotum, from Latin antidotum, antidotus, from Greek antidoton, antidotos, from neuter & feminine of (assumed) antidotos, verbal of antididonai to give in return, give as an antidote, from anti- anti- (I) + didonai to give — more at date (point of time)1. : a remedy to counteract the effects of poison < an antidote for arsenic > < an antidote against several dangerous drugs > 2. : something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts < an antidote to complacency > < a soothing antidote for throats parched by a pungent Mexican repast — Green Peyton > II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) 1. : to counteract or neutralize by giving or taking an antidote < antidoted the poison with quick medication > 2. : to provide with an antidote < kept whiskey to antidote himself against snake bite > |
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