tonic
英 /ˈtɒnɪk/ 美 /ˈtɑːnɪk/
- n. 滋补剂；补药A medicine intended to improve general health or energy
- n. 使人振奋的事物Something that makes you feel happier or more energetic
- n. 汤力水A fizzy drink with a bitter taste from quinine
The pharmacist suggested a tonic for my persistent tiredness.
药剂师建议我服用一种补剂来缓解持续的疲倦。
Regular access to green spaces can act as a tonic for residents facing the pressures of urban life.
经常接触绿地能让承受城市生活压力的居民感到振奋。
搭配
a herbal tonic 草本滋补剂a tonic for the mind 振奋精神的事物tonic water 汤力水
辨析提示
比喻用法常见a tonic for，指让人振奋的事物。
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