💊nostrum (ノストラム)

noun
/ˈnɑːstrəm/
効果のない薬 (kouka no nai kusuri)

意味

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
意味の翻訳
効果がないと見なされる薬や治療法、疑わしい解決策
kouka ga nai to minasareru kusuri ya chiryouhou, utagawashii kaiketsusaku

例文

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
Seijika no keikaku wa, fukuzatsu na mondai ni taisuru tannaru kouka no nai kusuri toshite shirizokemashita.

同義語

cure-all, panacea, quack remedy, placebo

対義語

proven cure, effective treatment

コロケーション

political nostrum, medical nostrum, economic nostrum

関連語彙

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
energy and enthusiasm
The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Courage in pain or adversity.

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