"sedative" in Chinese (Traditional)
鎮靜劑
Definition
一種使人平靜、減輕焦慮並促進睡眠的藥物或物質。作為形容詞，具有鎮靜或催眠作用的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
醫療術語。常見搭配：'mild/strong sedative'、'under sedation'、'sedative effect'。與 'anesthetic'（消除所有感覺的麻醉劑）不同。也可比喻使用。
Examples
The doctor gave her a sedative to help her sleep.
醫生給了她一粒**鎮靜劑**幫她入睡。
The veterinarian used a sedative to calm the anxious dog.
獸醫使用了**鎮靜劑**來安撫焦慮的狗。
This medication has a sedative effect and may cause drowsiness.
這種藥物有**鎮靜**作用，可能會導致嗜睡。
The patient was under a mild sedative during the procedure but remained conscious.
手術期間患者使用了溫和的**鎮靜劑**，但保持了意識。
His lecture had an almost sedative quality — half the audience was nodding off.
他的講座幾乎有一種**催眠**效果——一半的聽眾都在打瞌睡。
Mixing sedatives with alcohol is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
將**鎮靜劑**與酒精混合使用極其危險，可能致命。