| 释义 |
Adjective: sedate (sedater,sedatest) si'deyt- Characterized by dignity and propriety
- staid - Dignified and sombre in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
"a quiet sedate nature"
- grave, sober, solemn
Verb: sedate si'deyt- Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"
- calm, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillize, tranquillise [Brit]
Derived forms: sedating, sedated, sedatest, sedater, sedates See also: decorous, sedateness, sedation, sedative, serious Type of: affect Antonym: stimulate |