balm

名词 balm:

1. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
   同义词：ointment, unction, unguent, salve

1. If he is compassionate towards the afflictions of others, it shows that his heart is like the noble tree, that is wounded itself, when it gives the balm.
   如果他对其他人的痛苦不幸有同情之心，那他的心必定十分美好，犹如那能流出汁液为人治伤痛的珍贵树木。
2. Having the quality or fragrance of balm; soothing.
   香味的，安慰的有香膏、香油、香脂的品质或香味的; 安慰的
3. He smeared some balm on his hand to soothe the pain.
   他在手上涂了些药膏来止痛。

balm

n.（名词）

A chiefly Mediterranean perennial herb(Melissa officinalis) in the mint family, grown for its lemon-scented foliage, which is used as a seasoning or for tea. Also called lemon balm
香脂草：一种主要生长于地中海沿岸的多年生唇形科草本植物（香蜂花 蜜蜂花属） ，因其有柠檬味的树叶而被种植，其叶可用作调味品或茶 也作 lemon balm
Any of several related plants in the mint family, such as the bee balm and the horse balm.
薄荷科植物：薄荷族几种相关植物中的一种，如蜂蜜香脂和马香脂
Any of various aromatic resins exuded from several trees and shrubs, especially the balm of Gilead(Commiphora) and related plants.
香脂：一种从几种树和灌木中提取的芳香脂，特别是麦加樟树（没药属） 及相关植物
An aromatic salve or oil.
香膏，香油
A pleasing aromatic fragrance.
芳香：令人愉快的香味
A soothing, healing, or comforting agent or quality.
止痛膏，安慰剂：有镇静、治疗或安慰作用的药剂或特性

来源：
Middle English baume, balsam
中古英语 baume, balsam
from Old French basme
源自 古法语 basme
from Latin balsamum * see balsam
源自 拉丁语 balsamum *参见 balsam