calmative
US /ˈkɑːl.mə.tɪv/
UK /ˈkɑːm.ə.tɪv/
形容词
镇静的, 安抚的
having a soothing or tranquilizing effect
示例:
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The herbal tea had a wonderful calmative effect on her nerves.
这种花草茶对她的神经有很好的镇静作用。
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The doctor prescribed a calmative medication to help him sleep.
医生开了一种镇静药物来帮助他入睡。
名词
镇静剂, 安眠药
a medicine or drug having a soothing or tranquilizing effect
示例:
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She took a mild calmative to ease her anxiety before the presentation.
她在演讲前服用了一种温和的镇静剂来缓解焦虑。
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The pharmacist recommended a natural calmative for sleeplessness.
药剂师推荐了一种天然镇静剂来治疗失眠。