单词 | unction |
释义 | unction n.   1. a the act of anointing with oil etc. as a religious rite. b the oil etc. so used.   2. a soothing words or thought. b excessive or insincere flattery.   3. a the act of anointing for medical purposes. b an ointment so used.   4. a a fervent or sympathetic quality in words or tone caused by or causing deep emotion. b a pretence of this. Etymology: ME f. L unctio f. ung(u)ere unct- anoint |
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