balm

balm
[bɑːm]
noun
  1. a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin
    (用于治疗或舒爽皮肤的)香油膏
    ■(figurative)something that has a comforting, soothing, or restorative effect
    (喻)安慰物;慰藉物
    the murmur of the water can provide balm for troubled spirits.
    轻柔的流水声能给不安的心灵带来安慰。
  2. a tree which yields a fragrant resinous substance, especially one used in medicine
    (尤指产药用香树脂的)香脂树
  3. Species in several families, in particular those of the genus Commiphora (family Burseraceae)
    种见于数科,尤指没药属(橄榄科)植物
    ■[mass noun]resinous substance from such a tree
    香树脂
  4. (亦作 lemon 或 sweet balm)[mass noun]a bushy herb of the mint family, with leaves smelling and tasting of lemon
    香蜂花
  5. Melissa officinalis, family Labiatae
    拉丁名Melissa officinalis,唇形科
    ■used in names of other aromatic herbs of the mint family, e.g. bee balm
    [用于其他唇形科芳香草本植物名称中,如bee balm)
语源
  1. Middle English (in the sense 'preparation for embalming, fragrant resinous substance'): from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum (see balsam)
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