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| 1 | tonic C/U a type of fizzy water (= with gas in it) with a bitter taste , often mixed with a strong alcoholic drink , or a glass of this drink （一杯）奎宁水（一种苦味汽水，常和烈性酒掺兑饮用） |
| a gin and tonic 加奎宁水的杜松子酒 |
| a vodka tonic 加伏特加酒的奎宁水 |
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| 2 | singular something that makes you feel happier or healthier 使人振作的东西；增进健康之物 |
| This holiday has been the perfect tonic for you. 这个假期使你精神焕发。 |
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| 3 | C a medicine that you take to get more energy and feel healthier, especially after you have been ill or working too hard 补药；滋补品 |
| a Chinese herbal tonic 中草药滋补品 |
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| 4 | C/U a liquid that you put on your hair or skin so that it becomes healthier and looks more attractive 护发剂；润肤品 |
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| 5 | singular the first note in a musical scale 主音（音阶的第一个音符） |
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