sedative

英 [ˈsedətɪv]

美 [ˈsedətɪv]

n.  镇静剂
adj.  镇静的，镇定的，止痛的; 使镇静的，使安静的

复数：sedatives　

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Collins.1 / BNC.20368 / COCA.18556

牛津词典

noun

• 镇静剂
  a drug that makes sb go to sleep or makes them feel calm and relaxed

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 镇静剂
  Asedativeis a medicine or drug that calms you or makes you sleep.
  1. They use opium as a sedative, rather than as a narcotic.
     他们把鸦片用作镇静剂而不是毒品。
• ADJ 有镇静作用的;有催眠作用的
  Something that has asedativeeffect calms you or makes you sleep.
  1. Amber bath oil has a sedative effect.
     琥珀沐浴油有镇静安神效用。

英英释义

noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
  Synonym:sedative drugdepressantdowner

adj

• tending to soothe or tranquilize
  1. valium has a tranquilizing effect
  2. took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed
  Synonym:ataracticataraxictranquilizingtranquillizingtranquilisingtranquillising

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