ointment

1. N-MASS An ointment is a smooth thick substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. 葯膏

A range of ointments and creams is available for the treatment of eczema. 有一系列的葯膏和乳劑可用於溼疹的治療。

2. PHRASE If you describe someone or something as a fly in the ointment, you think they spoil a situation and prevent it from being as successful as you had hoped. 掃興的人或事; 美中不足之処

Rachel seems to be the one fly in the ointment of Caroline's smooth life. 雷切爾似乎是卡羅琳平靜生活中惟一的破壞因素。