sedate
🇬🇧 UK/sɪ'deɪt/🇺🇸 US/si'deit/
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Definitions
v.
To administer a sedative drug to calm or put someone to sleep.
给…服镇静剂;使镇静
adj.
Calm, dignified, and unhurried in manner or pace.
安静的;沉着的;不慌不忙的
🧩 Root Breakdown
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- 1.heavily sedate深度镇静
- 2.lightly sedate轻度镇静
- 3.sedate a patient给患者用镇静剂
- 4.sedate for surgery术前镇静
Example Sentences
- 1.
The veterinarian had to sedate the injured wolf before treating its wounds.
- 2.
Doctors decided to sedate the agitated patient to prevent him from harming himself.
- 3.
The dentist will sedate you lightly so you feel no pain during the procedure.