late 14c., from Old French purgatif (14c.) and directly from Late Latin purgativus, from purgat-, past participle stem of Latin purgare (see purge (v.)). The noun is attested from early 15c. (Old English medical texts have clænsungdrenc).
双语例句
1. The doctors attempted to reduce his high fever by inducing diarrhea with a purgative.
医生们尝试用通便药物催泻以使他退烧。
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2. This oil acts as a purgative / has a purgative effect.
这种油有催泻作用.
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3. Causing evacuation, especially of the bowels; purgative.
排泄的,排除的引起腹泻, 尤指肠泻的; 净肠的.
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4. He was given a purgative before the operation.
他在手术前用了通便药.
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5. The popular idea of recession as purgative - the hangover following an ill - and enduring emotional appeal.
