English Dictionary

tonic

/ˈtɒnɪk/

adj

(physics, pathology) Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles. / Restorative, curative or invigorating. / (medicine, neuroscience) In a state of continuous unremitting action.

The tonic vibration of the machine caused the glass to shatter.

意味（1）

(physics, pathology) Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles.

Out in front and across the street, Doc noted half a dozen or so young men, not loitering or doing substances but poised and tonic, as if waiting for some standing order to take effect.

意味（2）

Restorative, curative or invigorating.

The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.

意味（3）

(medicine, neuroscience) In a state of continuous unremitting action.

GABAergic neurones in the basal ganglia output nuclei have high tonic firing rates (40-80 Hz).