ointment

名词 ointment:

1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
   同义词：unction, unguent, balm, salve
2. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
   同义词：cream, emollient

1. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.
   涂油使用以及用油膏擦的过程
2. He rubbed the ointment on.
   他擦上了药膏。
3. This is an ointment for burns and scalds.
   这是治疗烧伤和烫伤的药膏。
4. He rubbed some ointment on his knee.
   他往膝盖上擦了一些药膏。

oint.ment

n.（名词）
A highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, an emollient, or a medicament; a salve.
油膏，软膏：一种作为化装品、润肤用品或药剂的涂抹在皮肤上的一种高粘度或半固态物质；药膏

来源：
Middle English oinement
中古英语 oinement
from Old French oignement
源自 古法语 oignement
from Vulgar Latin *unguimentum
源自 俗拉丁语 *unguimentum
from Latin unguentum * see unguent
源自 拉丁语 unguentum *参见 unguent