sedative (B1)
カタカナ: セダティブ
IPA: /ˈsɛdətɪv/
Definition
A substance that calms, soothes, or tranquilizes, often used to reduce excitement or anxiety.
意味: 興奮や不安を抑えるために用いられる、鎮静や緩和をもたらす物質のこと。
Examples / 例文
The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help her sleep. — 医師は彼女の睡眠を助けるために軽い鎮静剤を処方した。
Loud noises can have a sedative effect on some people. — 大きな音がかえって一部の人には鎮静効果をもたらすことがある。
He was given a sedative injection before the procedure. — 彼は処置の前に鎮静剤の注射を受けた。
Sedative の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Sedative:
How to Use Sedative
- sedative effect (collocation)
- The quality of causing calmness or relaxation. — "The gentle rain had a sedative effect on the baby."
- mild sedative (collocation)
- A drug that has a slight calming or tranquilizing action. — "She was given a mild sedative for her nerves."
- strong sedative (collocation)
- A drug that has a powerful calming or tranquilizing action. — "The patient was administered a strong sedative to prevent seizures."
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