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gateway drug

/ˈɡeɪtweɪ drʌɡ/

翻译: 被认为会导致使用更危险或更易成瘾物质的事物,如某种入门物质或行为;也常比喻任何严重习惯或行为的第一步。

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/ˈɡeɪtweɪ drʌɡ/C1formalmedical
  • zh被认为会导致使用更危险或更易成瘾物质的事物,如某种入门物质或行为;也常比喻任何严重习惯或行为的第一步。

A substance or activity that is believed to lead to the use of more dangerous or addictive substances, often used metaphorically to describe an initial step toward a more serious habit.

  1. Introductory substanceB2formal

    A substance, typically a mild or legal drug, that is believed to lead to the use of more dangerous or illegal drugs.

    zh入门毒品

    • Some experts argue that marijuana can be a gateway drug.
    • The study examined whether alcohol acts as a gateway drug.
    • Parents are often warned about the dangers of gateway drugs.
  2. Metaphorical introductionB2informal

    An initial experience or activity that leads to more extreme or serious involvement in a particular area.

    zh入门毒品

    • For many, playing video games was a gateway drug to programming.
    • Collecting stamps can be a gateway drug to a lifelong interest in history.
    • Her first small investment was a gateway drug to day trading.