depressant
UK/di'presnt/US
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Definitions
n.
A substance that slows down the nervous system
镇静剂；抑制剂
adj.
Having a sedating, slowing effect
有镇静作用的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddepress (de- 'down' + press) + -ant (a thing that does). A substance that presses the nervous system down, slowing it — the opposite of a stimulant.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.CNS depressant中枢神经镇静剂
- 2.central nervous system depressant中枢神经系统抑制剂
Example Sentences
- 1.
Alcohol is a depressant, despite the initial buzz.
- 2.
Doctors warn against mixing depressants with other drugs.