cathartic

• 通过表达强烈情绪而带来心理上的宣泄与解脱的；与释放压抑情感的过程相关的。

Providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions; related to the process of releasing pent-up feelings.

1. Emotionally purgingB2formal

   Providing a release of strong emotions, often through art, expression, or experience.

   宣泄的

   • Writing in her journal was a cathartic experience after the stressful week.
   • Many people find watching sad movies to be surprisingly cathartic.
   • The therapy session was deeply cathartic, allowing him to finally express his grief.

   同义词cleansingpurgingpurifyingreleasingtherapeutic

   反义词repressivesuppressive

2. Strongly laxativeC1formalmedical

   Having a strong purging effect on the bowels; used to relieve constipation.

   强效泻药

   • The doctor prescribed a cathartic drug to clear the patient's system.
   • Some herbal teas have a mild cathartic effect.
   • Overuse of cathartic substances can lead to dehydration.

   同义词evacuantlaxativepurgativepurging

• 名词，指促进肠道排空的药物或药剂，即泻药；也引申指能宣泄情绪、起到精神净化作用的事物。

A noun referring to a medicine or agent that stimulates the evacuation of the bowels, acting as a purgative.

1. Purgative agentC1formalmedical

   A substance that stimulates evacuation of the bowels; a laxative.

   泻药

   • The doctor prescribed a mild cathartic to relieve constipation.
   • Some herbal teas act as a natural cathartic.
   • Overuse of cathartics can lead to dehydration.

   同义词aperientevacuantlaxativephysicpurgative