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词汇 a litmus test
释义
Idiom
a litmus test
something that shows clearly what someone's opinions or intentions are.
His views on abortion are effectively a litmus test of his views on women's rights.
idioma litmus testused about an event, decision, etc that clearly shows what someone or something is really like:With 78 Green candidates standing, the June elections will be an interesting litmus test of the importance of environmental issues in politics.Company employees should apply this personal litmus test of business ethics: would you be happy to explain what you are doing at work to your family, your neighbors, or a TV interviewer? —compare acid test

litmus test

1. A chemical test used to determine acidity or alkalinity in a solution. The students performed a litmus test in class to learn whether the chemical solution was an acid or a base.
2. A test used to determine someone's true intentions or beliefs. I used his reaction to my favorite movie as a litmus test to determine if he was worth dating.

a litmus test

JOURNALISM
COMMON If something is a litmus test of the quality or success of a particular thing, it is an effective way of proving it or measuring it. My personal litmus test when I have to decide whether to keep or discard something is whether or not I look at and enjoy it every day. The success of wind power represents a litmus test for renewable energy. Note: Litmus paper is used to test the acidity of substances. It turns red in acid conditions and blue in alkaline conditions.
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