balm

balm的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [bɑ:m]
KK音标发音： [bɑm]

balm的词性：
n.（名词）

1. A chiefly Mediterranean perennial herb (Melissa officinalis) in the mint family, grown for its lemon-scented foliage, which is used as a seasoning or for tea. Also called lemon balm
香脂草：一种主要生长于地中海沿岸的多年生唇形科草本植物（香蜂花 蜜蜂花属） ，因其有柠檬味的树叶而被种植，其叶可用作调味品或茶 也作 lemon balm

2. Any of several related plants in the mint family, such as the bee balm and the horse balm.
薄荷科植物：薄荷族几种相关植物中的一种，如蜂蜜香脂和马香脂

3. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from several trees and shrubs, especially the balm of Gilead (Commiphora) and related plants.
香脂：一种从几种树和灌木中提取的芳香脂，特别是麦加樟树（没药属） 及相关植物

4. An aromatic salve or oil.
香膏，香油

5. A pleasing aromatic fragrance.
芳香：令人愉快的香味

6. A soothing, healing, or comforting agent or quality.
止痛膏，安慰剂：有镇静、治疗或安慰作用的药剂或特性

balm的词源：

7. Middle English baume, balsam
中古英语 baume, balsam

8. from Old French basme
源自 古法语 basme

9. from Latin balsamum * see balsam
源自 拉丁语 balsamum *参见 balsam