tonicKK [ˈtɑnɪk] ｜ /ˈtɑnɪk/
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C2noun
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
After a long day at work, he needed a tonic to help him feel refreshed and reinvigorated.
補藥；滋補品
C2noun
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
After a long day at work, Sarah enjoyed a refreshing tonic water with her dinner.
通寧水；奎寧水
C2noun
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
After a long day at work, Jessica enjoyed sipping on a refreshing tonic while lounging on her couch.
C2adjective
imparting vitality and energy
After a long day at work, a brisk walk in the park can be a great tonic to clear your mind and energize your body.
C2adjective
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
The opening notes of the song established the tonic key, which set the foundation for the rest of the piece.
C2noun
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale
In the key of C, the tonic is C.
C2adjective
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
In Mandarin Chinese, the word ma with different tonics can have different meanings. For instance, ma with a high pitch means ’mother’, while ma with a falling then rising pitch means ’horse’.
C2adjective
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
Yoga is a great way to improve your posture and increase tonic muscles.