"sedative" in Chinese (Simplified)
镇静剂
Definition
一种使人平静、减轻焦虑并促进睡眠的药物或物质。作为形容词，具有镇静或催眠作用的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
医疗术语。常见搭配：'mild/strong sedative'、'under sedation'、'sedative effect'。与 'anesthetic'（消除所有感觉的麻醉剂）不同。也可比喻使用。
Examples
The doctor gave her a sedative to help her sleep.
医生给了她一粒**镇静剂**帮她入睡。
The veterinarian used a sedative to calm the anxious dog.
兽医使用了**镇静剂**来安抚焦虑的狗。
This medication has a sedative effect and may cause drowsiness.
这种药物有**镇静**作用，可能会导致嗜睡。
The patient was under a mild sedative during the procedure but remained conscious.
手术期间患者使用了温和的**镇静剂**，但保持了意识。
His lecture had an almost sedative quality — half the audience was nodding off.
他的讲座几乎有一种**催眠**效果——一半的听众都在打瞌睡。
Mixing sedatives with alcohol is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
将**镇静剂**与酒精混合使用极其危险，可能致命。