balsam
balsam — 名詞
- balsamsingular
- balsamsplural
1. a thick, fragrant substance that flows from the bark or stems of particular tree
香脂；香膏
從植物提取的芳香樹脂
a thick, fragrant substance that flows from the bark or stems of particular trees and is used in perfumes, medicines, and skincare products
Sofie rubbed a small amount of balsam balm onto her dry, cracked hands every night.
Sofie 每晚將少量香脂膏塗抹在她乾裂的雙手上。
collocation: balsam balm
The forest guide showed the group how the balsam is collected from the fir trees by cutting the bark.
森林導覽員向團員示範如何透過割開樹皮，從冷杉樹上採集香脂。
passive voice: balsam is collected
Ari bought a candle with balsam scent for his grandmother, who loved the smell of pine forests.
Ari 為喜歡松木氣味的祖母買了一顆帶有香脂味道的蠟燭。
This natural balsam adds a warm, woody fragrance to homemade soaps and skin creams.
這種天然香脂為手工皂和護膚霜增添溫暖的木質香氣。
Some modern cough syrups still contain balsam extracted from the South American tolu tree.
有些現代咳嗽糖漿仍含有從南美塔魯樹提煉的香脂成分。
文法句型
balsam (uncountable): 'This soap contains balsam.'
a balsam (countable, type): 'a balsam used in traditional medicine.'
balsam + noun (compound): 'balsam fir', 'balsam oil'
用法筆記
Often used as a compound modifier before a noun (balsam fir, balsam oil, balsam vinegar). Do not confuse with balm, which is a broader term that can refer to any soothing ointment regardless of ingredients.
常見錯誤
2. something that brings comfort or relief to the mind or body during a difficult o
慰藉；安慰
能舒緩心靈或壓力的事物
something that brings comfort or relief to the mind or body during a difficult or stressful time
For Yael, the quiet mornings by the lake were a true balsam to her worried mind.
對 Yael 來說，湖邊寧靜的早晨對她憂慮的心靈是一大慰藉。
pattern: a balsam to [someone's] mind
The old family photographs offered a gentle balsam to Liam after his loss.
那些舊家庭照片在 Liam 失去親人後帶給他溫柔的安慰。
Music became a powerful balsam for Hao during the long months of hospital recovery.
在 Hao 住院療養的那幾個月裡，音樂成了他強大的心靈慰藉。
Zuri found that writing in her journal each evening served as a balsam for daily stress.
Zuri 發現每晚寫日記是緩解日常壓力的良方。
The warm welcome from the neighbours was a balsam to the newly arrived immigrant family.
鄰居們熱情的歡迎對新來的移民家庭來說是一大安慰。
- distress
the opposite of comfort or relief
- irritation
cause of annoyance rather than soothing
文法句型
a balsam + to + noun phrase: 'a balsam to the soul'
a balsam + for + noun phrase: 'a balsam for her worried heart'
serve as a balsam: 'The music served as a balsam for his stress.'
用法筆記
This sense is primarily figurative and appears in literary or formal writing. Subject is typically a calming experience, a kind gesture, or a sensory pleasure. Often followed by 'to' (a balsam to the spirit) or 'for' (a balsam for troubled times).
常見錯誤
3. a tree or plant that produces a fragrant resin, or a garden flower (such as Impa
香脂樹；鳳仙
產香脂的樹木或觀賞花卉
a tree or plant that produces a fragrant resin, or a garden flower (such as Impatiens) that is commonly called balsam
The balsam fir is a popular Christmas tree because of its strong, pleasant smell and soft needles.
香脂冷杉因其濃郁好聞的香氣和柔軟的針葉，成為受歡迎的聖誕樹品種。
compound noun: balsam fir
Salma planted balsam seeds along the fence and watched them bloom with bright pink flowers.
Salma 沿著籬笆種下鳳仙花種子，看著它們開出亮麗的粉紅色花朵。
Hikers in the Rockies can identify the balsam poplar by its sticky, resin-covered leaf buds.
洛磯山脈的健行者可以透過帶有黏性樹脂的花芽來辨認香脂楊。
The balsam plant grows well in shady garden spots and produces flowers throughout the summer.
鳳仙花在花園的陰涼處長得很好，整個夏天都會開花。
Constanza learned that the balsam flower comes in shades of pink, red, and white.
Constanza 學到鳳仙花有粉紅色、紅色和白色等多種花色。
文法句型
the balsam (plant species): 'The balsam grows in northern forests.'
balsam + noun (compound species name): 'balsam fir', 'balsam poplar'
a balsam (countable, a plant): 'She planted balsams along the fence.'
用法筆記
As a botanical term, 'balsam' can refer to two different groups: (1) trees that yield balsam resin, such as the balsam fir (Abies balsamea) and balsam poplar, and (2) flowering garden plants in the genus Impatiens, also called touch-me-nots or jewelweed.