英语词汇“litmus test”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Litmus Test Has Scientific Origins

It was in the 14th century that scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. Six centuries later, people began using litmus test figuratively. It can now refer to any single factor that establishes the true character of something or causes it to be assigned to one category or another. Often it refers to something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that can be used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable or not.

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The party is using attitudes about gun control as a litmus test for political candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web Then fueled Smith during the ultimate litmus test, a futures tournament in Lubbock, Texas.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Krause said playing and beating a team like Wayne, which was co-champion of the Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) last season, was a solid litmus test for the new nine-game Greater Miami Conference schedule, which begins next week.

The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Coming out of the break, last weekend’s three-game series against the A.L. West-leading Houston Astros was to be a litmus test.

Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 25 July 2022 The ending in All This Could Be Different can also serve, in my opinion, as a litmus test for how hopeful or pessimistic an individual reader might be.

Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Walmart’s latest earnings report can be looked at as a litmus test for retailers trying to figure out consumer sentiments amid rising inflation and uncertain economy.

Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 But those in the know are aware that the fixture arrives as a true litmus test to measure where Xavi's young outfit truly are in their evolution at this moment in time, amid a string of positive results as of late.

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2022 The race was seen as yet another litmus test of Trump's power and a harbinger of the state GOP.

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 Tieszen says the team’s early matchup with Dimond served as a litmus test and a precursor to the eventual rematch.

Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2022 See More

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释义	litmus test noun : a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive Did you know? Litmus Test Has Scientific Origins It was in the 14th century that scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. Six centuries later, people began using litmus test figuratively. It can now refer to any single factor that establishes the true character of something or causes it to be assigned to one category or another. Often it refers to something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that can be used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable or not. Example Sentences The party is using attitudes about gun control as a litmus test for political candidates. Recent Examples on the Web Then fueled Smith during the ultimate litmus test, a futures tournament in Lubbock, Texas. San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Krause said playing and beating a team like Wayne, which was co-champion of the Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) last season, was a solid litmus test for the new nine-game Greater Miami Conference schedule, which begins next week. The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Coming out of the break, last weekend’s three-game series against the A.L. West-leading Houston Astros was to be a litmus test. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 25 July 2022 The ending in All This Could Be Different can also serve, in my opinion, as a litmus test for how hopeful or pessimistic an individual reader might be. Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Walmart’s latest earnings report can be looked at as a litmus test for retailers trying to figure out consumer sentiments amid rising inflation and uncertain economy. Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 But those in the know are aware that the fixture arrives as a true litmus test to measure where Xavi's young outfit truly are in their evolution at this moment in time, amid a string of positive results as of late. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2022 The race was seen as yet another litmus test of Trump's power and a harbinger of the state GOP. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 Tieszen says the team’s early matchup with Dimond served as a litmus test and a precursor to the eventual rematch. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 10 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1913, in the meaning defined above litmus test noun as in acid test something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that is used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable The party is using attitudes about gun control as a litmus test for political candidates. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance acid test gauntlet litmus challenge trial crucible ordeal cross fire initiation grievance hardship baptism gantlet difficulty grief complication rigor
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