Ointment Meaning in English
word
/ˈɔɪntmənt/
OYN-tmuhnt
/ˈɔɪntmənt/
OYN-tmuhnt
释义
A soft, often oily substance that you put on your skin, usually to help heal wounds, rashes, or skin problems.
用法与细微差别
"Ointment" is mostly a formal or medical term; common in pharmacy and instructions. Often used with 'apply' ('apply ointment to...'). Not the same as 'cream' (less oily), or 'salve' (more old-fashioned).
Spanish: ungüento - pomadaPortuguese (BR): pomada - unguentoPortuguese (PT): pomada - unguentoChinese (Simplified): 药膏 - 软膏Chinese (Traditional): 藥膏 - 軟膏Hindi: मलहमArabic: مرهمBengali: মলম - পাচকRussian: мазьJapanese: 軟膏Vietnamese: thuốc mỡKorean: 연고Turkish: merhemUrdu: مرہمIndonesian: salep
例句
The doctor gave me an ointment for my skin rash.
basic
Please apply the ointment twice a day.
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She bought an herbal ointment for her sore muscles.
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If you forget to use the ointment, just apply it as soon as you remember.
natural
This ointment really helps with cuts and scrapes.
natural
I carry a small tube of ointment in my bag just in case.
natural