sedate
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/sɪˈdeɪt/
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/sɪˈdeɪt/
not fast or exciting; calm and steady
We walked at a sedate pace, enjoying the scenery.
我们以平静的步伐行走,欣赏着风景。
not lively or exciting
The party was quite sedate, with everyone just talking quietly.
聚会相当安静,每个人都在轻声交谈。
to give a drug to calm someone or something down
The doctor sedated the patient before the surgery.
医生在手术前给病人使用了镇静剂。