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tonic

UK //ˈtɒnɪk//US //ˈtɑːnɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'tonikos'(与张力或音调有关),通过拉丁语 'tonicus' 进入英语,最初用于描述与声音或肌肉张力相关的事物,后引申为滋补品。

noun

❶ 一种能让人恢复精力或健康的药物或饮料,通常指滋补品或补药。

“She drank a herbal tonic to boost her energy.”

(她喝了一种草药滋补品来增强精力。)

“This tonic is made from natural ingredients.”

(这种补药是用天然成分制成的。)

❶ 在音乐中,指主音或主和弦,是音乐调性的基础音。

“The piece ends on the tonic chord.”

(这首曲子以主和弦结束。)

“The tonic note gives the music its key.”

(主音决定了音乐的调性。)

同义词:stimulant, restorative, elixir, pick-me-up, invigorator

adjective

❶ 指具有滋补或提神作用的,常用于描述药物或饮料。

“This tonic drink is good for your immune system.”

(这种滋补饮料对免疫系统有好处。)

“The tonic effect of the medicine was immediate.”

(这种药物的滋补效果立竿见影。)

同义词:invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, restorative, bracing

常见短语

tonic water — 一种含奎宁的碳酸饮料,常用于调制鸡尾酒,如金汤力。

“He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.”

(他在酒吧点了一杯金汤力。)

hair tonic — 用于促进头发生长或改善发质的护发产品。

“She uses a hair tonic to strengthen her hair.”

(她用了一种生发水来增强头发。)