(of a drug or chemical) able to kill a wide range of bacteria, insects, etc.(药物或化合物)广谱的
Cipro is known as a broad-spectrum antibiotic because it is effective against many types of bacteria.环丙沙星被公认为是一种广谱抗生素,因为它对多种类型的细菌都有效。
the overuse of broad-spectrum pesticides对广谱杀虫剂的过度使用