| 释义 |
foment /fō-mentˈ/ transitive verb- To foster (usu evil)
- To apply a warm lotion to
- To treat or relieve by applying heat or moisture (obsolete)
ORIGIN: L fōmentum for fovimentum, from fovēre to warm fomentāˈtion noun - Instigation
- The application of a warm lotion or a warm, moist preparation such as a poultice, to reduce inflammation and pain (extended sometimes to a dry or cold application)
- The lotion, etc so applied
fomenˈter noun |