치료 효과가 없는 가짜 약이나 처치로, 임상 시험의 대조군으로 쓰이거나 환자의 심리적 안정을 위해 처방되는 것.
A substance or treatment with no active therapeutic effect, often used as a control in experiments or given to a patient for psychological benefit.
예문:
"The clinical trial was double-blind, meaning neither the doctors nor the patients knew who received the placebo."
"The placebo effect demonstrates the powerful connection between the mind and the body's physical health."
근본적인 문제를 해결하지는 않으면서 누군가를 달래거나 기쁘게 하기 위해 하는 말이나 행동.
A measure, action, or statement designed to soothe or gratify someone without addressing the underlying issue.
예문:
"The minor tax cut was seen as a political placebo rather than a genuine economic reform."
"He offered a few compliments as a placebo to soften the impact of the harsh criticism."
로마 가톨릭교회에서 죽은 이를 위해 드리는 저녁 기도.
The vespers for the dead in the Roman Catholic Church, so called from the opening word of the first antiphon.
예문:
"The monks gathered in the dim cathedral to chant the Placebo for their fallen brother."
"Historically, the Placebo was a central part of the Office of the Dead in liturgical traditions."