tonic

US /ˈtɑː.nɪk/
UK /ˈtɑː.nɪk/
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1.

补药, 滋补品

a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being

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After a long illness, the doctor prescribed a general tonic to help him recover.
久病之后,医生给他开了一种通用补药,帮助他康复。
The fresh mountain air was a real tonic for her.
新鲜的山间空气对她来说真是个补品
2.

汤力水, 奎宁水

a carbonated soft drink, typically flavored with quinine, often mixed with gin or vodka

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He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
他在酒吧点了一杯金酒汤力水
Do you prefer your tonic with or without ice?
你的汤力水喜欢加冰还是不加冰?
1.

滋补的, 强健的

relating to or restoring normal tone or tension in muscle or other tissue

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The exercise had a tonic effect on her muscles.
这项运动对她的肌肉有滋补作用。
The doctor prescribed a tonic medication to improve circulation.
医生开了一种滋补药物来改善血液循环。
2.

主音的, 调性的

relating to the first note of a scale (the keynote)

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The melody always resolves back to the tonic note.
旋律总是回到主音
In classical music, the tonic chord provides a sense of resolution.
在古典音乐中,主和弦提供了一种解决感。