late 14c., from Old French laxatif (13c.), from Medieval Latin laxativus "loosening," from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare "loosen," from laxus "loose, lax" (see lax). The noun meaning "a laxative medicine" is from late 14c.
雙語例句
1. The artificial sweetener sorbitol has a laxative effect.
人工甜味劑山梨糖醇有通便作用。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Molasses are mildly laxative and something of a general tonic.
糖蜜有些許通便作用，兼具強身功能。
來自辭典例句
3. If you're constipated you may need a laxative.
便秘時可服用瀉劑.
來自辭典例句
4. An agent for purging the bowels , especially a laxative.
一種清洗的藥物;清洗腸道的藥.
來自互聯網
5. You need to use a laxative for more than 1 week.