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源自拉丁语 'sedativus'(意为‘安抚的’),由 'sedare'(平息)派生。
❶ 镇静剂,指一类用于减缓神经系统活动、帮助放松或促进睡眠的药物。常用于医疗或缓解焦虑、紧张等情绪状态。
“The doctor prescribed sedatives to help her sleep.”
(医生开了镇静剂帮助她入睡。)
“Some people misuse sedatives to cope with stress.”
(有些人滥用镇静剂来应对压力。)
sedative effect — 指药物或物质产生的镇静作用,使人感到放松或困倦。
“The tea has a mild sedative effect that helps with relaxation.”
(这种茶有轻微的镇静效果,有助于放松。)