sedate

沉稳的、稳重的、庄重的

He kept a sedate manner even when the meeting turned tense.

即使会议气氛变得紧张，他仍保持沉稳的态度。

平静的、悠缓的、不急不徐的

We walked along the river at a sedate pace.

我们以悠缓的步调沿著河边散步。

宁静的、单调乏味的

After the city, life in this sedate little town felt strange.

住过大城市后，这个宁静小镇的生活让人觉得有点不习惯。

使服镇静剂、给…打镇静剂常用被动

The dog had to be sedated before the long flight.

那只狗在长途飞行前必须先施打镇静剂。