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nostrum

/ˈnɒstrəm/

/ˈnɑːstrəm/

Übersetzungen

nostrumsubstantiv

nostrums

Pl.

/ˈnɒstrəm/

/ˈnɑːstrəm/

The salesman claimed his nostrum could cure all ailments.

Продавец утверждал, что его панацея может вылечить все болезни.

He believed in the power of his homemade nostrum.

Он верил в силу своего домашнего лекарства.

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Synonyme

nostrumsubstantiv

A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person.

The traveling salesman was known for selling a nostrum that claimed to cure all ailments.

A pet scheme or favorite remedy, especially one for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement.

The politician's latest nostrum for economic recovery was met with skepticism by the public.