elixir
US /iˈlɪk.sɚ/
UK /iˈlɪk.sɚ/
名词
1.
长生不老药, 万能药
a magical or medicinal potion
示例:
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The alchemist claimed his elixir could grant eternal youth.
炼金术士声称他的长生不老药可以赋予永恒的青春。
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The old woman brewed a special elixir for her ailing husband.
老妇人为她生病的丈夫熬制了一种特殊的药水。
2.
酏剂, 药剂
a preparation, usually a flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic solution, used as a vehicle for medicinal substances
示例:
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The cough syrup was an elixir containing various active ingredients.
止咳糖浆是一种含有多种活性成分的药剂。
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Pharmacists often use an elixir base for liquid medications.
药剂师常将酏剂作为液体药物的基础。
3.
灵丹妙药, 兴奋剂
a substance or liquid considered to have a stimulating or invigorating effect
示例:
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A strong cup of coffee is my morning elixir.
一杯浓咖啡是我的早晨灵丹妙药。
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The fresh mountain air was a true elixir for her tired spirit.
新鲜的山间空气是她疲惫精神的真正灵丹妙药。
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