elixir
US /iˈlɪk.sɚ/
UK /iˈlɪk.sɚ/
名詞
1.
長生不老藥, 萬能藥
a magical or medicinal potion
範例:
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The alchemist claimed his elixir could grant eternal youth.
煉金術士聲稱他的長生不老藥可以賦予永恆的青春。
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The old woman brewed a special elixir for her ailing husband.
老婦人為她生病的丈夫熬製了一種特殊的藥水。
2.
酏劑, 藥劑
a preparation, usually a flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic solution, used as a vehicle for medicinal substances
範例:
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The cough syrup was an elixir containing various active ingredients.
止咳糖漿是一種含有多種活性成分的藥劑。
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Pharmacists often use an elixir base for liquid medications.
藥劑師常將酏劑作為液體藥物的基礎。
3.
靈丹妙藥, 興奮劑
a substance or liquid considered to have a stimulating or invigorating effect
範例:
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A strong cup of coffee is my morning elixir.
一杯濃咖啡是我的早晨靈丹妙藥。
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The fresh mountain air was a true elixir for her tired spirit.
新鮮的山間空氣是她疲憊精神的真正靈丹妙藥。
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