n. a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
n. a substance believed to cure all ills
n. 炼金药, 不老长寿药, 万能药
[化] 酏剂
1. The scientist discovered an elixir that could cure the disease.
科学家发现了一种能治愈这种疾病的灵药。
2. Many people believe that the secret to a long life is a magical elixir.
许多人相信，长寿的秘密是一种神奇的灵药。
3. The potion she created was thought to be an elixir for happiness.
她制作的药水被认为是幸福的灵药。