"nostrum" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈnɒs.tɹəm

NAH-strum

UK

nˈɒstɹəm

nos-TRUM

释义

A nostrum is a medicine or remedy, often sold with exaggerated claims, that usually does not actually work. It also refers to a supposed solution for a problem, especially when it is unlikely to be effective.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈnɒs.tɹəm

英式英语

nˈɒstɹəm

简化发音

美式

NAH-strum

英式

nos-TRUM

语境中听

The salesman claimed his nostrum could cure any disease.

Many people spent money on the nostrum, hoping for a miracle.

Doctors warned that the nostrum was not approved by authorities.

Politicians often offer some economic nostrum during campaigns, but the problems remain.