ointment
UK/'ɒintmәnt/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A smooth, thick preparation of oils or fats, usually containing medicine, applied to the skin for treatment or soothing.
软膏；药膏
Root Breakdown
Native Englishointmentother
=ointment
Common Collocations
- 1.apply ointment涂抹软膏
- 2.healing ointment愈合软膏
- 3.medicated ointment药用软膏
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the patient's skin irritation.
- 2.
Apply the ointment to the burn area three times daily for best results.