salve

药膏、油膏

She rubbed a soothing salve on the child's sunburned shoulders.

她在孩子晒伤的肩膀上抹了舒缓的药膏。

慰藉、安慰较正式

His kind words were a salve to her wounded pride.

他温暖的话语对她受伤的自尊是一种慰藉。

缓和、减轻、抚平常与 conscience 连用

He donated the money mainly to salve his conscience.

他捐那笔钱主要是为了让自己良心好过一点。

涂药膏

The nurse salved the burn and wrapped it in gauze.

护士在烫伤处涂上药膏，再用纱布包好。