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軟膏 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ointment noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
  • salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

Senses

軟膏 is used for these senses in English:

  • ointment (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
  • salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.

salve — full definition

  1. noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
  2. verb To soothe or ease something, especially a troubled conscience or feeling.
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