“镇静状态”常见的英文表达是 “a state of calmness” 或 “a calm state” 。
“a state of calmness” 强调处于一种平静、安稳的状态,其中 “calmness” 是名词,意为“平静;镇静”。
“a calm state” 同样表达处于平静的状态,“calm” 在这里是形容词修饰 “state”(状态)。
例句:
After the initial panic, she gradually entered a state of calmness.(最初的恐慌过后,她逐渐进入了镇静状态 。)
The patient is now in a calm state after taking the medication.(病人服药后现在处于镇静状态。)