Nostrum
01
万灵药, 江湖郎中的药
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness
例子
The traveling salesman touted his miracle nostrum as a cure for all ailments, promising instant relief to anyone who purchased it.
旅行推销员吹嘘他的神奇nostrum可以治愈所有疾病，承诺任何购买它的人都能立即缓解。
Despite its dubious reputation, some people continue to rely on traditional nostrums passed down through generations as home remedies.
尽管名声可疑，一些人仍然依赖世代相传的传统nostrum作为家庭疗法。
02
万灵药, 包治百病的药
a theoretical or legendary medicine believed to cure every disease
例子
Alchemists spent decades searching for a nostrum that could heal all ailments.
炼金术士花了数十年时间寻找一种可以治愈所有疾病的nostrum。
The philosopher 's stone was considered a nostrum in medieval legend.
贤者之石在中世纪传说中被视为一种万能药。
