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salve 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/sav/,/säv/,
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salves, plural;
  1. Apply salve to

  2. Soothe (wounded pride or one's conscience)
    • - charity salves our conscience
Noun
  1. An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection

  2. Something that is soothing or consoling for wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience
    • - the idea provided him with a salve for his guilt
  1. ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  2. salvage: save from ruin, destruction, or harm
  3. anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"
  4. apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
  5. (salving) demulcent: having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
  6. A salve is a medical ointment used to soothe the head or other body surface. A popular eye medicine known as "Phrygian powder" was one of Laodicea's sources of wealth. The medical school at Laodicea was famous for the preparation and use of this eye salve.
  7. An ointment, cream or balm with soothing, healing or calming effects; Any thing or action that soothes or heals; To calm or assuage; To salvage
  8. To dream of salve, denotes you will prosper under adverse circumstances and convert enemies into friends.
  9. an herbal preparation mixed in oil and thickened with bees wax applied to the skin.
  10. A healing ointment applied to the surface of a patient's body to soothe and relieve; see also poultice TT .
  11. to save a ship, her equipment or cargo from loss or damage at sea.
  12. In this song, salve is an interjection of greeting, meaning something like "Hail!" in English.
  13. Butter; A bribe such as cash, a carved coin, or other item given to a trainman for safe passage on the train. (Comparable to “grease someone’s palm.” “Salve” and grease are basically the same. Considered by some to be comparable to “Join Out.” See that term. ...
  14. Salves are used to treat boils, dry skin, and itchy skin conditions. Some salves are used just to moisturize and tone the skin. Astringentherbs will help tone the skin, while demulcent herbs will soften and keep the surface moist and healthy looking. ...
  15. Bin, hopper. Street named after a one-time nearby silo.
  16. An herbal ointment that is not water-based and does not blend with the skin but forms a layer over it. It is used to protect, nourish or treat sensitive or injured skin.
  17. A softer ointment made by adding less beeswax to the preparation.
  18. the Salve Regina [I17]
  19. An ointment or cream.
  20. to, v. t. ilaj karna ; malham patti karni ;