alchemy
US /ˈæl.kə.mi/
UK /ˈæl.kə.mi/
名词
1.
炼金术
a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
示例:
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Ancient texts describe the pursuit of alchemy to create the philosopher's stone.
古代文献描述了追求炼金术以制造贤者之石。
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Many early chemists were also involved in the practice of alchemy.
许多早期化学家也参与了炼金术的实践。
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点金术, 神奇的转变
a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination
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The chef's cooking was pure alchemy, turning simple ingredients into a gourmet meal.
厨师的烹饪是纯粹的点金术，将简单的食材变成了美食。
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Through some strange alchemy, the disparate elements of the team came together to win the championship.
通过某种奇特的点金术，团队中不同的元素结合在一起，赢得了冠军。