cathartic

宣泄情绪的、抒发情感的、释放压力的

Crying for an hour was surprisingly cathartic for her.

痛哭一个小时竟然让她的情绪得到很大的宣泄。

净化心灵的、洗涤情感的用于文学、艺术

The film's ending offers a cathartic release for the audience.

这部电影的结局为观众带来一种净化心灵的释放感。

通便的、导泻的医学

The doctor prescribed a cathartic drug before the procedure.

医师在手术前开了一种通便的药物。

泻药、通便剂医学

He was told to take a mild cathartic the night before.

他被交代前一晚要服用温和的泻药。