embalm

vt. 以药物防腐, 铭记于心, 使不朽

发音

UK /ɪmˈbɑːm/
其它
US /ɪmˈbɑm/
US /ɪmˈbɔm/
US /ɪmˈbɑlm/

词形变化

embalmed embalmeth embalming embalms 三单 embalms embalming 现在分词 embalmed 过去式 embalmed 过去分词

别名

imbalm

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To preserve.

    比喻 及物
  3. 3.

    To perfume or add fragrance to something.

    及物

词汇关系

动词

上位词 4

maintain preserve conserve keep up

下位词 1

mummify

词源

From Middle English enbawmen, from Middle French embaumer, from Old French embasmer. See balm.

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