Balm
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- n.香油, 药膏, 镇痛剂
- ［英］ n.香油, 药膏 ( any fragrant ointment or aromatic oil)
- ［类］ antidote : poisoning / balm : irritation ( 解毒剂可以解除中毒 / 油膏可以解除刺痒) 反义词: irritant ( 刺激物)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
noun
- Etymology: Middle English basme, baume, from Anglo-French, from Latin balsamum balsam
- Date: 13th century
- 1. a balsamic resin; especially one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)
- 2. an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)
- 3. any of several aromatic plants of the mint family; especially lemon balm
- 4. a spicy aromatic odor
- 5. a soothing restorative agency
