单词 | embalm |
释义 | Word Frequency embalm(ɪmˈbɑːm) verb (transitive) 1. to treat (a dead body) with preservatives, as by injecting formaldehyde into the blood vessels, to retard putrefaction 2. to preserve or cherish the memory of 3. poetic to give a sweet fragrance to Derived forms embalmer (emˈbalmer) noun embalmment (emˈbalmment) noun Word origin C13: from Old French embaumer; see balm |
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