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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 English
ointmentother
=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.

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