| 释义 |
lax·a·tive
I. \ˈlaksəd.]iv, -ət]\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus + -ivus -ive
1. : having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
2.
a. archaic : subject to looseness or free movement — used of the bowels
b. : subject to or marked by looseness of the bowels
< obese and laxative robins — Christopher Morley >
< on silage alone animals are liable to become too laxative — Successful Farming >
3. : running freely : loose, unrestrained
< a laxative tongue >
• lax·a·tive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• lax·a·tive·ness \]ivnə̇s\ noun -es
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English laxatif, from laxatif, adjective
: a laxative drug : a mild cathartic |