palliative
US /ˈpæl.i.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/
形容词
姑息的, 权宜的
relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause
示例:
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The doctor prescribed palliative care to ease the patient's discomfort.
医生开出了姑息性治疗，以缓解患者的不适。
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The new policy is merely a palliative measure, not a long-term solution.
这项新政策仅仅是权宜之计，而非长期解决方案。
名词
姑息疗法, 权宜之计
a palliative drug or treatment
示例:
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The hospice provides palliatives to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients.
临终关怀机构提供姑息疗法，以改善绝症患者的生活质量。
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They are looking for a quick palliative rather than a permanent fix.
他们正在寻找一个快速的权宜之计，而不是永久的解决方案。