bromide
US /ˈbroʊ.maɪd/
UK /ˈbrəʊ.maɪd/
名词
1.
陈词滥调, 老生常谈
a trite or unoriginal remark, especially one intended to soothe or placate
示例:
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His speech was full of empty bromides about hard work and success.
他的演讲充满了关于努力工作和成功的空洞陈词滥调。
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She offered a comforting bromide, but it didn't really help.
她提供了一个安慰性的陈词滥调，但并没有真正起到作用。
2.
溴化物
a compound of bromine with another element or radical, especially a salt of hydrobromic acid
示例:
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Potassium bromide was once used as a sedative.
溴化钾曾被用作镇静剂。
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The chemical analysis confirmed the presence of bromide ions.
化学分析证实了溴化物离子的存在。