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laxative

/ˈlæksətɪv/ American
  • n. 泻药
  • adj. 通便的
Definition
  • n. a medicine that causes the bowels to empty
  • adj. helping to cause the bowels to empty easily
Example
The doctor suggested a mild laxative to ease her discomfort.
医生建议服用温和的泻药来缓解她的不适。