sedate

si'deit

托福GRE Collins 1

v. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
s. characterized by dignity and propriety

a. 沉着的, 镇静的, 安静的
vt. 给...服镇静剂

Collins 星级

19,013

BNC 频率

19,371

使用频率

sedate 由词根 sed（意为“坐”）和后缀 -ate 组成，表示一种状态或行为，联想到“安静地坐着”的状态。

例句

1. The doctor gave her a sedate pill to help her relax before the surgery.

医生给她了一颗镇静药丸，以帮助她在手术前放松。

2. The meeting was very sedate, with everyone quietly discussing their ideas.

会议非常平静，大家都安静地讨论自己的想法。

3. After a long day, he enjoyed a sedate evening at home with a good book.

一天忙碌之后，他享受了一个安静的夜晚，和一本好书相伴。