balm

英 [bɑːm]

美 [bɑːm]

n. 香脂油(昔日用于疗伤等); 镇痛软膏; 护肤膏; 香液; 令人感到安慰(或镇定)的事物

复数：balms　过去式：balmed　

Collins.1 / BNC.20024 / COCA.14452

牛津词典

noun

香脂油（昔日用于疗伤等）
oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds, for example
镇痛软膏；护肤膏；香液
a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer
1. lip balm
  护唇膏
令人感到安慰（或镇定）的事物
something that makes you feel calm or relaxed

（用于制作疗伤或镇痛油膏的）香树脂
Balmis a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
N-UNCOUNT 安慰（物）；慰藉（物）
If you refer to something asbalm, you mean that it makes you feel better.
1. The place is balm to the soul.
  这个地方能给灵魂带来慰藉。

noun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonym:ointmentunctionunguentsalve
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

A thin coat of balm on the arms can drive away the mosquitoes.
在手臂涂上一层薄薄的香油，能驱走蚊子。
Weep away my child, tears act as a balm to some sorrow.
哭吧，我的孩子，眼泪对有些伤心事是一种慰籍。
I suffer a malady that no balm can cure!
可叹的是我的病痛却找不到香膏来治愈。
A lot of lipsticks have a protective lip balm in them.
很多口红都有护唇膏成分。
Any of various aromatic plants of the genus Monarda in the mint family, such as the bee balm.
香蜂草任一种唇形科中薄荷属的芳香型植物，如蜜蜂花等。
Your letter has been a balm to me.
你的来信对我是一种安慰。
So you are sunbathing, then do not forget apply some lip balm to protect your lips from the heat and the damage of the sunrays.
所以当你在享受日光浴时，别忘了擦润唇膏保护嘴唇不受高温和紫外线的伤害。
Lip balm is a moisturizer especially made for your lips.
药用唇膏是特别为嘴唇制造的湿润剂。
The gentle music was a balm to his ears.
那柔和的音乐对他是一种安慰。
The new skin balm was welcome by middle-aged women.
这种新护肤香膏受到了中年妇女的欢迎。