(单词翻译:单击)
unguent ung-unct-unt-oint
A salve for soothing or healing; an ointment.
n. 药膏,软膏,油膏
unctuous
Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness: the unctuous, complacent court composer who is consumed with envy and self-loathing (Rhoda Koenig).
Having the quality or characteristics of oil or ointment; slippery.
Containing or composed of oil or fat.
Abundant in organic materials; soft and rich
adj. 油质的;虚情假意的;油腔滑调的
例句:
He speaks in unctuous tones.
他说话油腔滑调。
He made an unctuous assurance.
他做了个虚请假意的承诺。
unction
The act of anointing as part of a religious, ceremonial, or healing ritual.
An ointment or oil; a salve.
Something that serves to soothe; a balm.
Affected or exaggerated earnestness, especially in choice and use of language.
n. 涂油;涂油礼;安慰的话;使人感到宽慰的东西;虚伪的热情,虚情假意;甜言蜜语
ointment
A highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, emollient, or medicament; a salve.
n. 药膏;[药] 油膏
习惯用语:
a fly in the ointment
白璧之瑕; 美中不足
例句:
This ointment is good for soothing skin rashes.
这软膏对减轻皮肤红疹有用。
You'd better apply some ointment to the cut.
你最好在伤口上擦些药膏。
anoint an相当于in或者on
To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.
To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.
To choose by or as if by divine intervention.
vt. 给…涂油;用油擦;抹油使神圣化;(如奉神意般地)指定,选定
例句:
They anointed him King.
他们照天意选他为王。