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depressants

/dɪˈprɛsənts/ /diˈprɛsənts/

Meanings
noun

镇静剂， 抑制剂

A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.

Examples :

"Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant."
酒精起初是兴奋剂，之后则转变为镇静剂。
medicine substance physiology mind body science

Related Words

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

浓缩物，浓缩品

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

这种咖啡浓缩液很浓，所以一点点就够用了。

Illustration decreases

decreases noun

/dɪˈkriːsɪz/ /ˈdiːkriːsɪz/

减少量，减量

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

一个研究团队记录到，在过去十年里，白水冰川每年的减少量大约为27米。

Illustration depressant

depressant noun

/dɪˈpɹɛsənt/

镇静剂，抑制剂

"Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant."

酒精一开始起兴奋剂的作用，之后则起镇静剂的作用。

Illustration contaminating

contaminating verb

/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈtæməˌneɪɾɪŋ/

污染，玷污.

"The oil spill is contaminating the ocean and harming the wildlife. "

石油泄漏正在污染海洋，危害野生动物。

Illustration stimulant

stimulant noun

/ˈstɪmjələnt/ /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

兴奋剂，刺激物

"Coffee is a stimulant that helps many students stay awake during late-night study sessions. "

咖啡是一种刺激物，很多学生靠它在深夜学习时保持清醒。

Illustration physiological

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

生理的，生理学的。

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

教练仔细监测了运动员在剧烈训练后的生理反应。

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

物质, 材料

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

科学家仔细检查了这种物质，以确定它的化学成分。

Illustration neuronal

neuronal adjective

/nʊˈroʊnəl/ /njʊˈroʊnəl/

神经的，神经元的

"The scientist studied the neuronal activity in the brain. "

科学家研究了大脑中的神经元活动。

Illustration activity

activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

活动，活跃，积极性

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

维修站通道里一片繁忙景象，充满活力。

Illustration pharmacological

pharmacological adjective

/ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

药物学的，药理学的

"The doctor recommended a pharmacological treatment plan to manage her high blood pressure. "

医生建议采用药物治疗方案来控制她的高血压。

Illustration flotation

flotation noun

/fləʊˈteɪʃən/ /floʊˈteɪʃən/

漂浮，漂流.

"The life raft's flotation kept everyone safely above the water after the ship sank. "

救生筏的漂浮力在船沉没后让所有人都安全地漂浮在水面上。

Illustration inhibits

inhibits verb

/ɪnˈhɪbɪts/ /ɪnˈhɪbəts/

抑制，阻止。

"Too much stress often inhibits my ability to focus on my studies. "

过大的压力常常会抑制我集中精力学习的能力。