embalm

embalm
[ɪmˈbɑːm, ɛm-]
verb
[with obj.]

[often as noun embalming]preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative
对（尸体）进行防腐处理
the Egyptian method of embalming.
埃及的尸体防腐法。
■(figurative)preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state
(喻)使不改变；使不朽
the band was all about revitalizing pop greats and embalming their legacy.
这支乐队正竭力使流行乐坛的明星们重新焕发青春和活力，让他们的作品经久不衰。
(archaic)give a pleasant fragrance to
(古)使充满香味
the buxom air, embalm'd with odours.
馥郁的微风。

派生
embalmer
noun
embalmment
noun
语源

Middle English: from Old French embaumer, from em- 'in' + baume 'balm', variant of basme (see balm)

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