"ointment" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 药膏
• 软膏

Definition

一种柔软、通常是油性的物质，涂在皮肤上，通常用于治疗伤口、皮疹或皮肤问题。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Ointment” 通常用于正式或医学场合，经常搭配“apply”使用。与“cream”（较少油）或“salve”（更古老的说法）不同。

Examples

The doctor gave me an ointment for my skin rash.

医生给了我一种**药膏**治皮疹。

Please apply the ointment twice a day.

请每天涂抹**药膏**两次。

She bought an herbal ointment for her sore muscles.

她买了一种草药**药膏**来缓解肌肉酸痛。

If you forget to use the ointment, just apply it as soon as you remember.

如果你忘记用了**药膏**，记得后尽快涂上即可。

This ointment really helps with cuts and scrapes.

这种**药膏**对小伤口真的很有效。

I carry a small tube of ointment in my bag just in case.

我包里随身带着一小管**药膏**以备不时之需。