tonic

'tɒnik
雅思GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
n. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
n. a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
a. of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

中文翻译

n. 补药, (音乐)主调音或基音
a. 滋补的, 声调的, 使精神振作的

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Collins 星级
7,921
BNC 频率
12,096
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记忆技巧

tonic 的词根是 ton，源自拉丁语 tonus，意为“音调、张力”。可以联想为“调和身体的力量”。

例句

1. A tonic is often used to help people feel more energetic.
强壮剂常用于帮助人们感到更加有活力。
2. She enjoys drinking tonic water with her gin.
她喜欢在金酒中饮用汤力水。
3. The doctor recommended a herbal tonic for better digestion.
医生建议使用草本强壮剂以改善消化。

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