词汇 litmus 在中文的含义

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litmus

US /ˈlɪt.məs/
UK /ˈlɪt.məs/
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名词

1.

石蕊

a coloring matter obtained from certain lichens, that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions, and is used as an indicator in chemistry

示例:
The scientist used litmus paper to test the pH of the solution.
科学家用石蕊试纸测试溶液的pH值。
The color change of litmus indicates the acidity or alkalinity.
石蕊的颜色变化表明酸度或碱度。
2.

试金石, 指标

a decisive test or indicator of something

示例:
The election results will be a litmus test for the public's trust in the government.
选举结果将是公众对政府信任的试金石
His reaction was a litmus of his true feelings.
他的反应是他真实感受的试金石
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