salve

US /sæv/
UK /sæv/
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藥膏, 軟膏

an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection

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She applied a soothing salve to the burn.
她給燒傷處塗抹了舒緩的藥膏。
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The old herbalist prepared a special salve for aching joints.
老草藥師為關節疼痛準備了一種特殊的藥膏。
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ointmentbalmcreamlotionliniment
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慰藉, 良藥, 安慰

something that soothes or heals a wound or pain

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His kind words were a true salve to her wounded spirit.
他善良的話語是她受傷心靈的真正慰藉。
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Time is often the best salve for grief.
時間常常是治癒悲傷最好的良藥。
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balmcomfortsolaceremedycure
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安撫, 治癒, 減輕

to soothe a wound or pain

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He tried to salve his conscience by apologizing.
他試圖通過道歉來安撫自己的良心。
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The doctor gently salved the child's scraped knee.
醫生輕輕地給孩子擦傷的膝蓋塗上藥膏。
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soothehealalleviateeaserelieve