sedative
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
3 / 5The 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.
The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.
The patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.
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
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
The sound of distant waves had a sedative effect on the tired travelers.
everydayThe sound of distant waves had a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the tired travelers.
The patient was administered a sedative medication to alleviate preoperative anxiety.
formalThe patient was given a calming drug to reduce anxiety before the operation.
That long lecture was so sedative that half the class was nodding off.
informalThat long lecture was so boring and sleep-inducing that half the class was falling asleep.
Clinical trials suggest that the compound possesses significant sedative properties without being addictive.
academicScientific tests show the substance has strong calming characteristics without causing addiction.
The manager's composed response had a sedative influence on the heated boardroom debate.
businessThe manager's calm reply helped to quiet and stabilize the intense argument in the meeting.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
Selective means involving choosing or being picky, whereas sedative refers to calming or sleep-inducing effects.
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.
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
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 어휘
관련 단어
you
A1Used 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
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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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