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broad-spectrum

UK/'brɔ:'spektrəm/US/'brɔ:d'spektrәm/

Definitions

adj.

Effective against a wide range of targets, especially antibiotics or sunscreens.

广谱的(如抗生素、防晒霜)

Root Breakdown

Native English
broadroot
+
-connector
+
spectrumroot
=broad-spectrum

broad + spectrum.

Common Collocations

  • 1.broad-spectrum drug广谱药物

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Broad-spectrum antibiotics treat many infections.

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