salve /sælv/ ( salving, salved, salves )

• 1. 

  V-T If you do something to salve your conscience, you do it in order to feel less guilty. 慰藉 [正式]

  例：

  I give myself treats and justify them to salve my conscience.

  我治疗自己并且纠正他们以慰藉自己的良心。

• 2. 

  N-MASS Salve is an oily substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. 药膏

  例：

  ...a soothing salve for sore, dry lips.

  ...一种治疗嘴唇干裂的滋润药膏。