nas
nas — noun
1. a medical condition in which a newborn baby suffers from withdrawal symptoms bec
a medical condition in which a newborn baby suffers from withdrawal symptoms because their mother used addictive drugs while pregnant
The hospital has set up a special unit for babies diagnosed with NAS.
NAS as a countable medical condition
Rania's niece was born with NAS and needed medication for several weeks.
Doctors say that better addiction treatment could help prevent many cases of NAS.
The newborn's constant crying and tremors were early signs of NAS.
用法筆記
Usually written in capital letters (NAS) in medical records and reports.
nas — abbreviation
1. an honorary society of leading scientists in the United States that gives the go
an honorary society of leading scientists in the United States that gives the government expert advice on science and technology
The NAS recently published a report on climate change and public health.
NAS report on [topic]
Professor Kwame Okafor was elected to the NAS for his work in genetics.
The government asked the NAS to study the safety of new energy sources.
Members of the NAS include Nobel Prize winners from many different fields.
用法筆記
Always written in capital letters (NAS). Refers specifically to the U.S. scientific society.
常見錯誤
nas — abbreviation
1. a military air base that belongs to a navy, used for taking off, landing, and ma
a military air base that belongs to a navy, used for taking off, landing, and maintaining aircraft
The fighter jets returned to the NAS in Florida after the training exercise.
returned to the NAS
Noa was assigned to NAS San Diego for his first year of active duty.
The NAS houses over forty aircraft and two thousand military personnel.
Helicopters from the NAS carried supplies to the flood victims.
用法筆記
Often combined with a location name: NAS [place].