搜尋結果
embalm
- IPA[ɪmˈbɑːm]
英式
- preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative;preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state
verb: embalm, 3rd person present: embalms, gerund or present participle: embalming, past tense: embalmed, past participle: embalmed
noun: embalming
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative his body was embalmed and buried in Westminster Abbey the Egyptian method of embalming 同義詞
- ▪ preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state the band was all about revitalizing pop greats and embalming their legacy 同義詞
- 2. archaic give a pleasant fragrance to the buxom air, embalm'd with odours