動變: 過去式:embalmed 過去分詞:embalmed 現在進行時:embalming
embalm


KK:[ɪmˈbɑm] DJ:[imˈbɑːm]
以上來源於:《英漢大辭典》
/ɪmˈbɑːm, ɛm-/
v.
- preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by injection of a preservative. ▸preserve in an unaltered state.
- archaic give a pleasant fragrance to.
Derivative
- embalmer n.
- embalmment n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. embaumer, from em- ‘in’ + baume ‘balm’, var. of basme (see balm).
以上來源於:《簡明牛津英語詞典》