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silver bullet

/ˈsɪlvər ˈbʊlɪt/

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noun

Silberkugel

A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.

Examples :

"According to the old stories, only a silver bullet could kill the werewolf. "

Den alten Geschichten zufolge konnte nur eine Silberkugel den Werwolf töten.

mythology weapon literature culture supernatural story

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noun

Allheilmittel, Patentrezept

Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.

Examples :

"There is no silver bullet for this problem. It will take hard work and long hours to fix."

Es gibt kein Allheilmittel für dieses Problem. Es wird harte Arbeit und lange Stunden brauchen, um es zu beheben.

achievement business

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noun

Cocktail ähnlich einem Martini

A cocktail somewhat like a martini.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Maria decided to treat herself to a silver bullet at the bar. "

Nach einem langen Arbeitstag beschloss Maria, sich in der Bar einen Cocktail ähnlich einem Martini zu gönnen.

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noun

Thermometer, Fieberthermometer

A thermometer, especially one used for rectal temperature readings.

Examples :

"The doctor used a silver bullet to check the baby's temperature. "

Der Arzt benutzte ein Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Babys zu messen.

medicine device