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单词 salvers
释义

salve

1 of 3

noun

ˈsav How to pronounce salve (audio)
ˈsäv,
ˈsalv,
ˈsälv
1
: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores
2
: a remedial or soothing influence or agency
a salve to their hurt feelings

salve

2 of 3

verb (1)

salved; salving

transitive verb

1
: to remedy (something, such as disease) with or as if with a salve
2
: quiet, assuage
give him a raise in salary to salve his feelings Upton Sinclair

salve

3 of 3

verb (2)

ˈsalv How to pronounce salve (audio)
salved; salving

transitive verb

: salvage
salvor
ˈsal-vər How to pronounce salve (audio)
-ˌvȯr
noun

Synonyms

Verb (1)

  • becalm
  • calm
  • compose
  • lull
  • lullaby
  • quiet
  • quieten [chiefly British]
  • settle
  • soothe
  • still
  • tranquilize
  • tranquillize
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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English sealf; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olpē oil flask

Verb (2)

back-formation from salvage

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

salve 1 of 2

noun

ˈsav How to pronounce salve (audio)
ˈsäv
: a healing or soothing ointment

salve

2 of 2

verb

salved; salving
: to quiet or soothe with or as if with a salve

Medical Definition

salve

noun

ˈsav How to pronounce salve (audio) ˈsäv How to pronounce salve (audio) ˈsȧv How to pronounce salve (audio)
ˈsalv,
ˈsälv
: an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores

salvers

noun

plural of salver
as in bowls

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bowls
  • cups
  • trays
  • plates
  • platters
  • waiters
  • saucers
  • servers
  • casseroles
  • dishes
  • vessels
  • chargers
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