释义
- 1. tranquilizer
- 2. sth that sets one's mind at ease
Usage notes
Collocations
Commonly used with verbs like 吃 (chī) or 给 (gěi), as in 吃颗定心丸 (chī kē dìng xīn wán) meaning 'to feel reassured' or 给某人一颗定心丸 (gěi mǒu rén yī kē dìng xīn wán) meaning 'to reassure someone'.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse with literal medication; it is a metaphor for something that calms anxiety. Not used for medical tranquilizers.
例句
显示 1 条他的话给我吃了一颗 定心丸 。
His words gave me a great sense of reassurance.
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