| 单词 | embalm |
| 释义 | embalm —embalmer, n. —embalmment, n. /em bahm"/, v.t. 1. to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams. 2. to preserve from oblivion; keep in memory: his deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples. 3. to cause to remain unchanged; prevent the development of. 4. to impart a balmy fragrance to. [1300-50; ME embalmen, embaumen < OF emba(u)smer, equiv. to em- EM-1 + -ba(u)smer, v. deriv. of ba(u)sme BALM] |
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