| [/ˈtɔnɪk; ˋtɑnɪk/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] medicine that gives strength or energy, taken after illness or when tired 补药; 滋补品. 用法:
2 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (fig 比喻) anything that makes people feel healthier or happier 使人感到健康或快乐的事物:
Praise can be a fine tonic. 赞美的话有时真让人感到美滋滋的. *
The good news acted as a tonic on us all. 那个好消息使我们大家欢欣鼓舞. *
[attrib 作定语] the tonic effects of sea air 海上空气的保健作用. 用法:
3 [C, U] = tonic water. 用法:
4 [C] (music 音) keynote 主音. |