照妖镜
zhào​yāo​jìng

litmus test

  • created sense approved 照妖镜/照妖鏡 · zhào​yāo​jìng · litmus test

    照妖镜 / 照妖鏡

    zhào​yāo​jìng

    litmus test

    a figurative means of exposing the truth, uncovering a conspiracy, or revealing someone's true character

    这场危机成了人性的照妖镜，让各种丑恶的行为无处遁形。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 照妖镜/照妖鏡 · zhào​yāo​jìng · magic mirror

    照妖镜 / 照妖鏡

    zhào​yāo​jìng

    magic mirror

    a mythical mirror used in folklore to reveal the true form of demons or monsters

    传说这面照妖镜能让任何妖怪现出原形。

    noun

    created sense