sedative
UK/'sedətɪv/US/'sedәtiv/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A drug that calms a person or makes them sleep
镇静剂
adj.
Having a calming effect
有镇静作用的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom the same sedāre 'to calm' as sedate. A sedative settles you down, as if seating you firmly.
Root sit still carries 98 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mild sedative温和的镇静剂
- 2.prescribe a sedative开镇静剂处方
- 3.sedative effect镇静效果
- 4.take a sedative服用镇静剂
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help her sleep.
- 2.
Some herbal teas have a gentle sedative effect.