soporific
US /ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf.ɪk/
UK /ˌsɒp.ərˈɪf.ɪk/
形容词
催眠的, 安眠的
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
示例:
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The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
教授的讲座如此催眠，以至于一半的学生都睡着了。
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The warm milk had a soporific effect on the baby.
温牛奶对婴儿有催眠作用。
名词
安眠药, 催眠剂
a drug or other agent that induces sleep
示例:
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The doctor prescribed a mild soporific to help him sleep.
医生开了一种温和的安眠药来帮助他入睡。
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He took a strong soporific and slept for twelve hours.
他服用了一种强效安眠药，睡了十二个小时。