panacea

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Definitions

n.

A supposed cure for all diseases or problems; a universal remedy.

万能药,灵丹妙药;解决一切问题的方法

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
panall, every
+
acearoot
=panacea

Common Collocations

  • 1.not a panacea不是万灵药
  • 2.universal panacea通用的灵药

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    No single policy is a panacea for all of society's economic problems.

  • 2.

    Some people believe that technology is a universal panacea for human suffering.

  • 3.

    Exercise and healthy eating are not panaceas, but they do help tremendously.

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