| 单词 | ointment |
| 释义 | ointment (ɔɪntmənt ) Word forms: ointments 1. variable noun An ointment is a smooth thick substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. A range of ointments and creams is available for the treatment of eczema. He received ointment for his flaking skin. Synonyms: salve, dressing, cream, lotion 2. a fly in the ointment phrase If you describe someone or something as a fly in the ointment, you think they spoil a situation and prevent it being as successful as you had hoped. Rachel seems to be the one fly in the ointment of Caroline's smooth life. Idioms: the fly in the ointment the person or thing that prevents a situation from being as successful or enjoyable as it otherwise would be He is considering the possibility of joining the RAF as a medic. There is only one fly in the ointment: the RAF's insistence on short haircuts. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 药膏 Japanese: 軟膏 |
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