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单词 eyebright
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Definition of eyebright in English:

eyebright

noun ˈʌɪbrʌɪtˈaɪbraɪt
mass noun
  • A small white-flowered plant of dry fields and heaths, traditionally used as a remedy for eye problems.

    Genus Euphrasia, family Scrophulariaceae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you suffer from hay fever, the herb eyebright is a ‘phenomenal ‘solution, Winston says.’
    • The herb eyebright is a good solution; its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties will soothe your tired eyes.
    • For runny eyes and to dry the sinuses, eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) is used.
    • If eyes are teary, burning and also swollen, Euphrasia, an extract of the herb eyebright, is a good choice.
    • But the sight that I'll treasure is that tiny eyebright, the size of a large pinhead, and nature at its most dazzling.
 
 

Definition of eyebright in US English:

eyebright

nounˈībrītˈaɪbraɪt
  • A small plant of the figwort family with flowers resembling snapdragons. Found in dry fields and along roadsides, it was formerly used as a remedy for eye problems.

    Genus Euphrasia, family Scrophulariaceae: several species, in particular the European E. officinalis and the North American E. americana

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For runny eyes and to dry the sinuses, eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) is used.
    • But the sight that I'll treasure is that tiny eyebright, the size of a large pinhead, and nature at its most dazzling.
    • If you suffer from hay fever, the herb eyebright is a ‘phenomenal ‘solution, Winston says.’
    • If eyes are teary, burning and also swollen, Euphrasia, an extract of the herb eyebright, is a good choice.
    • The herb eyebright is a good solution; its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties will soothe your tired eyes.
 
 
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