talisman

talisman (tal-is-m[schwa]n), n. A charm, amulet, or other physical thing supposedly capable of working wonders (private property is not some sacred talisman that can never be touched by the state — it can be taken for public use as long as the owner is justly compensated). — talismanic (tal-is-man-ik), adj.

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词条贡献者

资深译员Laura，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与美国公司法规有关的法律文件。