Wordiyosedative
🇬🇧 UK/'sedətɪv/🇺🇸 US/'sedәtiv/
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Definitions
n.
A drug that calms, relaxes, or induces sleep.
镇静剂；安眠药
adj.
Having a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
镇静的；催眠的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon 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 the patient sleep before surgery.
- 2.
She was given a sedative to calm her nerves during the long flight.
- 3.
The sedative took effect within minutes, and he drifted off to sleep.