*medi·cine/`mɛdəsṇ; ˈmedsən/ n 1 [C,U] a substance for treating an illness, especially one that you drink 药; 〔尤指〕药水: Remember to take your medicine. 记得吃药。 Medicines should be kept away from children. 药物应该放在孩子们拿不到的地方。 2 [U] the treatment and study of illnesses and injuries 医术; 医学: Sarah plans to study medicine. 莎拉打算学医。