tran·quil·ize /ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz, ˈtræn-/
(v.)使安靜;使平靜
tran·quil·ize /ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz, ˈtræn-/ 及物動詞
v.(使)安定,(使)鎮靜
Tran·quil·ize, Tran·quil·lize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tranquilized or Tranquilliized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tranquilizing or Tranquillizing.] To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.
Syn: -- To quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.
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tranquilize
v 1: make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
[syn: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquillize, tranquillise,
quieten, lull, still] [ant: agitate]
2: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to;
"The patient must be sedated before the operation" [syn: sedate,
calm, tranquillize, tranquillise] [ant: stimulate]