B2 adjective 중립

sedative

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

Describing a substance or quality that tends to calm, soothe, or induce sleep. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe drugs that reduce excitement or in general contexts to describe anything that has a quietening effect.

예시

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1

The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.

The sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.

2

The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.

The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.

3

That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.

That long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.

어휘 가족

명사
sedative
Verb
sedate
부사
sedatively
형용사
sedative
관련
sedation
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.

빠른 퀴즈

The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.

정답!

정답은: sedative

예시

1

The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.

everyday

The sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.

2

The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.

formal

The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.

3

That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.

informal

That long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.

4

Clinical trials suggest that the compound possesses significant sedative properties without being addictive.

academic

Scientific tests show the substance has strong calming characteristics without causing addiction.

5

The manager's composed response had a sedative influence on the heated boardroom debate.

business

The manager's calm reply helped to quiet and stabilize the intense argument in the meeting.

어휘 가족

명사
sedative
Verb
sedate
부사
sedatively
형용사
sedative
관련
sedation

자주 쓰는 조합

sedative effect a result that makes someone feel calm or sleepy
sedative drug a medication used to reduce tension or induce sleep
sedative properties natural qualities that help in calming or relaxing
mildly sedative having a slight or gentle calming influence
sedative influence something that brings peace or quiet to a situation

자주 쓰는 구문

take a sedative

to consume a pill or liquid to help one relax or sleep

sedative qualities

the features of a substance that cause relaxation

highly sedative

having a very strong sleep-inducing or calming power

자주 혼동되는 단어

sedative vs selective

Selective means involving choosing or being picky, whereas sedative refers to calming or sleep-inducing effects.

sedative vs sedate

Sedate is an adjective describing a person who is calm and dignified, while sedative describes the power to cause that state.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'sedative' is often a noun (the drug itself), as an adjective it modifies nouns like 'effect', 'quality', or 'influence'. It can be used both for clinical medicine and metaphorical situations, like a boring speech.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse the adjective 'sedative' with the verb 'sedate'. You 'sedate' a patient using a 'sedative' medication that has a 'sedative' effect.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'settle'. A sedative helps your nerves and your body 'settle' down so you can rest.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'sedare', which means 'to settle' or 'to calm'.

문법 패턴

Attributive use: often precedes a noun (e.g., sedative properties). Predicative use: can follow a linking verb (e.g., The tea's effect was sedative).
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking countries, sedative medications are highly regulated and usually require a prescription due to safety concerns.

빠른 퀴즈

The lavender oil had a _______ effect, helping the child fall into a deep sleep.

정답!

정답은: sedative

관련 단어

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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