What does nostrum mean?

nostrum是什麼意思 - n. 萬靈計策, 萬靈藥

noun

R

An idea or plan that is supposed to solve a problem but is unlikely to work.

The politician's new plan was seen as just another nostrum that would not actually fix the issue.

這位政治家的新政見被視為只是另一個不能真正解決問題的萬應藥。

R

A medicine that is not made scientifically and is not very effective.

The old woman believed in the power of her homemade nostrums, but her doctor warned her against using them.

這位老婦人相信她自製的萬應藥的力量，但她的醫生警告她不要使用它們。