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单词 tonic
释义 Adjective: tonic  tónik
  1. Of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
    "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle contraction" 
  2. Employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
    - tonal 
  3. Used of syllables
    "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word"
    - accented 
  4. Relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
    "tonic harmony" 
  5. Imparting vitality and energy
    - bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful
Noun: tonic  tónik
  1. Lime- or lemon-flavoured carbonated water containing quinine
    - tonic water, quinine water 
  2. A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavouring
    "in New England they call sodas tonics"
    - pop, soda, soda pop [N. Amer], soda water 
  3. (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
    - keynote 
  4. A medicine that strengthens and invigorates
    - restorative

Derived forms: tonics

See also: invigorating, tonal, tone

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, musical note, note, soft drink, tone

Antonym: atonic

Part of: gin and tonic

Encyclopedia: Tonic

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