remedy [ˈremɪdi]

n. 补救办法，治疗方法

一、情景对话：

Alice: Bob, I have a terrible headache. Do you know any good remedies?
Alice：鲍勃，我头痛得厉害。你知道有什么好的治疗方法吗？

Bob: You could try some ginger tea. It's a natural remedy that often helps with headaches.
Bob：你可以试试生姜茶。这是一种天然的治疗方法，通常对头痛有帮助。

Alice: Thanks, I'll give it a try. Hopefully, it works!
Alice：谢谢，我会试试的。希望它有效！

二、单词释义

remedy指的是解决问题或疾病的办法，通常指治疗方法或补救措施。这个词强调的是解决问题或缓解不适的措施。

1. 单词来源

remedy单词可以拆解为：re-med-y。 re-，表强调；-med，救治，词源同 medical，medicine；-y，名词词尾；可以将其联想为“再次进行治疗或解决问题的方法”。

2. remedy/cure/solution三者区别：

remedy指的是一种治疗方法或措施，用来缓解或解决健康问题或其他问题，但不一定能完全治愈。cure常用在医疗领域，指的是一种能够完全消除疾病或问题的方法或药物，通常意味着彻底治愈。solution常用在数学解答答案、技术、商业等解决方案，通常指一种全面、永久的解决方案，能够彻底解决问题。

三、短语与例句

• natural remedy 天然疗法
• home remedy 家庭疗法
• seek a remedy 寻求补救办法
• remedy for 对……治疗法解决药物
• a remedy for 解药

例句:

• Drinking chamomile tea is a common home remedy for insomnia.
  喝洋甘菊茶是一种常见的治疗失眠的家庭疗法。
• The company sought a remedy for the production issues that were causing delays.公司在寻找解决生产问题的办法，这些问题导致了延误。
• The pharmacist gave me a remedy for my cold. 药剂师给我开了一种治感冒的药。

四、情景记忆

During a cold winter day, Alice caught a nasty cold. She remembered Bob mentioning a natural remedy for colds. She called him up, and he suggested a hot cup of lemon and honey tea. Alice made the tea, and after a few sips, she felt the warmth spreading through her body, easing her symptoms. She texted Bob, "Thanks for the remedy! It's working wonders."

在一个寒冷的冬日，爱丽丝感冒了。她记得鲍勃提到过一种治疗感冒的天然疗法。于是她打电话给他，他建议喝一杯热柠檬蜂蜜茶。爱丽丝泡了茶，喝了几口后，她感到温暖传遍全身，症状有所缓解。她发短信给鲍勃：“谢谢你的疗法！效果很好。”