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

双语律师Peter，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及基础建设领域的法律文件。