n. an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drugn. (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead
n. (为死者所诵的)晚祷歌, 安慰剂, 安慰的话, 使人宽慰的事[医] 安慰剂, 无效[对照]剂