salving

• 英语形容词，是动词 salve 的现在分词，意为使人安慰、宽慰或平静的，也指有治愈、缓解作用的；在现代英语中较少使用。

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.

   抚慰的

   • 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.

   同义词balsamiccalmingcomfortingdemulcentemollientlenitivemitigativesoothing

   反义词aggravatingharshirritatingupsettingworsening

• 动词，指安抚或平息（情绪、痛苦），也指涂抹药膏；在历史或航海语境中还有拯救或打捞（货物）的意思。

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.

   拯救

   • 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.

   同义词preserverecoverrescueretrievesalvagesave

2. Apply healing ointmentB2formalmedical

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

   涂药膏

   • 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.

   同义词anointdaubdressrubsmear