tonic
noun
ˈtɒnɪk
noun
1
ˈ tonic ˌ water
also
又作
a
clear
bitter-tasting
drink
that
you
can
mix
with
alcoholic
drinks
such
as
GIN
or
VODKA
奎宁水
C,U
She
sat
and
sipped
a
gin
and
tonic.
她坐着，小口小口地喝着一杯加奎宁水的杜松子酒。
2
a
drink
that
you
have
as
a
medicine
to
give
you
more
energy
or
strength
when
you
feel
tired
补药，滋补品
C
A
lot
of
people
need
a
tonic
at
the
end
of
the
winter.
很多人冬末需要进补。
3
something
that
makes
you
feel
happy
and
full
of
energy
[英] 使精神振奋的东西
C usually singular 一般用单数 | BrE
A
weekend
by
the
sea
was
the
perfect
tonic.
在海边过一个周末绝对可以调整身心。
4
a
liquid
that
you
put
on
your
hair
or
skin
to
improve
it
and
make
it
more
healthy
护发液; 护肤液
C
a
herbal
skin
tonic
草本爽肤水
5
the
first
note
in
a
musical
SCALE
of
eight
notes
[术语] 〔音阶中的〕主音
C usually singular 一般用单数 | technical