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Elixir
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灵药, 仙药
a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely
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灵药, 药水
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
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炼金药水, 长生不老药
a substance believed to possess the power to transform base metals into gold
Example
The alchemist spent years searching for the elusive elixir that could transmute ordinary metals into gold.
炼金药水
Legend has it that the ancient alchemist discovered the secret formula for the elixir of life, along with the ability to turn lead into gold.
传说古代的炼金术士发现了生命药水的秘密配方，以及把铅变成黄金的能力。
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something that is believed to be a perfect solution to a problem, often in an unrealistic or overly hopeful way
Example
There is no single elixir for solving all education problems.
Some view technology as an elixir for modern teaching challenges.
