Any of various sedative narcotics containing opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives.
鸦片制剂一种含有镇静性的麻醉剂, 含有鸦片或一种或多种自然或人工合成的衍生物
I've given him a sedative; that should see him through the night.
我给了他一片镇静剂, 可使他熬过一个夜晚。
The doctor gave him a sedative to help him sleep.
医生给了他镇静剂帮助他入睡。