sedate a patient 安抚患者
sedate a child 让孩子安静
heavily sedated 深度镇静
light sedation 轻度镇静
sedation effects 镇静作用
1. The doctor administered a mild drug that sedates the patient before the minor procedure.
医生给患者服用了一种轻微药物，以便在轻微手术前使其镇静。
2. A calm voice often sedates anxious children more effectively than strict commands.
平静的声音往往比严厉的指令更能有效地安抚焦虑的孩子。
3. The natural remedy sedates the nervous system without causing excessive drowsiness.
这种天然疗法能镇静神经系统而不会引起过度嗜睡。
4. Sometimes, a gentle touch sedates a frightened cat instantly.
有时候，温柔的触摸能瞬间让受惊的猫安静下来。
A: The baby is crying uncontrollably, what should I do?
A：宝宝哭得停不下来，我该怎么办？
B: You can try holding him gently; a warm bath often sedates babies before sleep.
B：你可以试着轻轻抱着他；温水浴通常能在睡前安抚宝宝。
1) 医疗语境：指使用镇静剂使患者平静或入睡。
2) 日常语境：指通过温柔的话语或行为使某人情绪稳定。
3) 比喻义：指平息某种激烈的状态或反应。
1. 使镇静；使平静
2. 用药物使……镇定
e.g. The nurse sedates the patient to reduce his pain and anxiety. 护士给患者注射镇静剂以减轻他的疼痛和焦虑。
verb
1. To make someone calm or relaxed, especially using a drug.
2. To relieve pain or anxiety in a medical context.
Synonym: calms, sooths, tranquilizes