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复数形式
nostrums
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万灵药, 江湖郎中的药
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness
- The traveling salesman touted his miracle nostrum as a cure for all ailments, promising instant relief to anyone who purchased it.
旅行推销员吹嘘他的神奇nostrum可以治愈所有疾病,承诺任何购买它的人都能立即缓解。
- Despite its dubious reputation, some people continue to rely on traditional nostrums passed down through generations as home remedies.
尽管名声可疑,一些人仍然依赖世代相传的传统nostrum作为家庭疗法。
- The internet is rife with advertisements for nostrums claiming to cure everything from acne to cancer, preying on the desperation of vulnerable individuals seeking quick fixes.
互联网上充斥着声称能治愈从痤疮到癌症等各种疾病的nostrum广告,利用寻求快速解决方案的弱势个体的绝望心理。
- The government issued warnings about the dangers of consuming unregulated nostrums, emphasizing the importance of consulting healthcare professionals for evidence-based treatments.
政府发布了关于消费未经监管的nostrum的危险的警告,强调了咨询医疗保健专业人员以进行循证治疗的重要性。
- Skeptical of the latest nostrum being marketed as a revolutionary weight loss solution, she opted for a balanced diet and regular exercise instead.
对最新被营销为革命性减肥解决方案的nostrum持怀疑态度,她选择了均衡饮食和定期锻炼。
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万灵药, 包治百病的药
a theoretical or legendary medicine believed to cure every disease
- Alchemists spent decades searching for a nostrum that could heal all ailments.
炼金术士花了数十年时间寻找一种可以治愈所有疾病的nostrum。
- The philosopher's stone was considered a nostrum in medieval legend.
贤者之石在中世纪传说中被视为一种万能药。
- Legends describe nostrums that could restore youth and vitality.
传说描述了可以恢复青春和活力的nostrum。
- The quest for a universal nostrum captivated ancient scholars.
对万能nostrum的追求吸引了古代学者。
- Tales of nostrums promising immortality spread across Europe.
承诺永生的nostrums的故事传遍了欧洲。