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salving

/ˈsæl.vɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈsæl.vɪŋ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее причастие настоящего времени от глагола 'salve', означающее успокаивающий или умиротворяющий, в современном английском используется редко.

An archaic present participle of the verb 'salve', meaning soothing or calming, now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Soothing or comfortingC1formal

    Having a softening or soothing effect, especially on the skin or emotions.

    ruУспокаивающий

    • The salving cream helped heal the dry patches on her hands.
    • His words had a salving effect on her troubled mind.
    • The salving ointment was applied to the sunburned skin.

    Synonymsbalsamiccalmingcomfortingdemulcentemollientlenitivemitigativesoothing

    Antonymsaggravatingharshirritatingupsettingworsening

verb

salve/sælv/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий успокаивать или унимать, или наносить лечебную мазь; также используется в историческом или морском контексте в значении спасать или извлекать (груз).

A verb meaning to soothe or calm, or to apply a healing ointment; also used in historical or nautical contexts meaning to save or salvage.

  1. Rescue or preserveC1formal

    To save something from being lost, destroyed, or harmed.

    ruСпасать

    • The firefighters managed to salve several paintings from the burning building.
    • He tried to salve his reputation after the scandal.
    • They worked to salve the remaining cargo from the wrecked ship.

    Synonymspreserverecoverrescueretrievesalvagesave

  2. Apply healing ointmentB2formalmedical

    To apply a soothing or healing substance to a wound or sore.

    ruНаносить мазь

    • She gently salved the burn on his arm.
    • The nurse salved the patient's rash with a medicated cream.
    • He salved his chapped lips with balm.

    Synonymsanointdaubdressrubsmear

Forms
  • salved past participle
  • salved past simple
  • salving present participle
  • salves third person singular