Meaning of the word Band-Aid in English
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Band-Aid
US /ˈbænd.eɪd/
UK /ˈbænd.eɪd/
Trademark
1.
a brand of adhesive bandage used to cover small cuts and scrapes
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I put a Band-Aid on my finger after I cut it.
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Do you have a Band-Aid? I scraped my knee.
2.
a temporary or inadequate solution to a problem
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Their new policy is just a Band-Aid solution; it doesn't address the root cause.
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We need a long-term strategy, not just another Band-Aid.
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