sedative
US /ˈsed.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈsed.ə.t̬ɪv/
名詞
1.
鎮靜劑, 安眠藥
a drug taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect
範例:
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The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help her sleep.
醫生開了一種輕度鎮靜劑來幫助她入睡。
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He was given a strong sedative before the surgery.
手術前他被注射了強效鎮靜劑。
形容詞
1.
鎮靜的, 安眠的
having a calming or sleep-inducing effect
範例:
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The warm milk had a sedative effect on the child.
溫牛奶對孩子有鎮靜作用。
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The quiet music created a sedative atmosphere.
輕柔的音樂營造出一種鎮靜的氛圍。
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