sedative
US /ˈsed.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈsed.ə.t̬ɪv/
名词
1.
镇静剂, 安眠药
a drug taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect
示例:
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The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help her sleep.
医生开了一种轻度镇静剂来帮助她入睡。
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He was given a strong sedative before the surgery.
手术前他被注射了强效镇静剂。
形容词
1.
镇静的, 安眠的
having a calming or sleep-inducing effect
示例:
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The warm milk had a sedative effect on the child.
温牛奶对孩子有镇静作用。
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The quiet music created a sedative atmosphere.
轻柔的音乐营造出一种镇静的氛围。
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