强心剂 (qiáng xīn jì) — cardiac stimulant, heart stimulant (medical); (figurative) a shot in the arm, something that revitalizes or gives a strong boost
Definition
Literally a cardiac stimulant (medical). Figuratively, any news, policy, or event that acts as a 'shot in the arm' — a strong boost that lifts confidence or energy.
noun
cardiac stimulantheart stimulant (medical)(figurative) a shot in the armsomething that revitalizes or gives a strong boost
Examples
- 强心剂。Yī shēng gěi tā zhù shè le yì zhēn qiáng xīn jì.The doctor gave him an injection of a heart stimulant.
- 强心剂。Zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi xiàng yí jì qiáng xīn jì gěi quán gōng sī dài lái le xìn xīn.This good news was like a shot in the arm, bringing confidence to the whole company.
- 强心剂。Zhèng fǔ de jiǎn shuì zhèng cè chéng le jīng jì de qiáng xīn jì.The government's tax-cut policy became a stimulus for the economy.
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