Definition
兴奋剂 refers to substances that stimulate the central nervous system, increasing alertness or physical activity. In sports, it specifically means doping — the illegal use of performance-enhancing drugs. The word can denote both the drug itself and, by metonymy, the practice (e.g., 反兴奋剂 'anti-doping').
noun
stimulant (a drug that temporarily increases alertness or physical activity)doping (the use of performance-enhancing substances, especially in athletics)
Examples
- 兴奋剂。Kāfēiyīn shì yì zhǒng tiānrán de xīng fèn jì.Caffeine is a natural stimulant.
- 兴奋剂。Yùndòngyuán shǐyòng xīng fèn jì shì wéifǎn guīzé de.It is against the rules for athletes to use stimulants.
- 兴奋剂。Xǔduō guójiā dōu jìnzhǐ zài tǐyù bǐsài zhōng shǐyòng xīng fèn jì.Many countries prohibit the use of stimulants in sports competitions.
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