Definition of massage in English:

massage

noun ˈmasɑː(d)ʒməˈsɑː(d)ʒ

mass noun

The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.
按摩，推拿
massage can ease tiredness
按摩能缓解疲劳和飞行时差的影响。
count noun a massage will help loosen you up
按摩有助于放松。
Example sentencesExamples
- The treatment involves a complete exfoliation, including the face, followed by a shower and a body and face massage.
- The gate control theory of pain also has been used to explain the effectiveness of massage in pain control.
- This plant will keep insects away when used in oil burners and in massage will relieve muscle tension.
- The most common conditions that require just remedial massage are shoulder pain and stiff necks.
- I'm not sure that massage would actually relieve the pain, but it would certainly make me feel better!
- The massage also gave my body a chance to rebalance itself, and the light-headedness had gone by the end.
- All types of massage can have an effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymph, nerves and some of the internal organs.
- He developed an interest in massage and body work and observed football trainers and others involved with sports.
- Regular massage encourages circulation, and helps relax both body and mind.
- She offers aromatherapy massages to ease tension and back pain, and manicures, pedicures, arm and foot massages to improve joint mobility.
- You get a full body massage and exfoliation, so your skin feels like silk and you know there aren't going to be any areas you've missed.
- I had a Japanese shiatsu massage in a pagoda scattered with frangipani petals, as the sea rolled onto the beach under my head.
- Sessions with a massage therapist eased the tension and Rhona began to think that there was some hope of recovery.
- A full body or facial massage is the perfect way to top off your home-spa experience.
- The massage of muscle movement will stimulate the flow of stagnant blood in your leg veins.
- Oils are generally applied by the aromatherapist by means of a full body massage.
- You could learn massage to ease pain, for example, and support your partner in the different positions she may want to use during labour.
- They will return to the spa for a back tension massage followed by a luxury facial.
- The massage systems also reduce shoulder tension caused by prolonged sitting and cervical pain.
- The types of massage differ in the hand strokes used on your body and the pressure applied with each stroke.
Synonyms
rub-down, rubbing, rub, kneading, palpation, manipulation, pummelling
technical shiatsu, reflexology, acupressure, hydromassage, Swedish massage, osteopathy, chiropractic treatment, effleurage, tapotement, Rolfing

verb ˈmasɑː(d)ʒməˈsɑː(d)ʒ

[with object]

1Rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands.
按摩，推拿
she massaged his tired muscles
Example sentencesExamples
- She closed her eyes and carefully massaged her painfully hard stomach.
- Once all were in place, the therapist used other hot stones to massage me all over.
- He revelled in the exquisite pleasure of the warm spray massaging his body.
- You step into the specially designed bath and hundreds of revolving jets or water from nozzles massages the entire body from the feet to the neck.
- The duration of each treatment also varies according to the amount of body surface to be massaged.
- Then massage the entire body, applying even pressure with the whole hand - palm and fingers.
- She was brought back to reality when the kind hands stopped massaging her.
- Be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues.
- Some massage therapists use oils or lotions to reduce friction while massaging your body.
- Your entire body may be massaged and your limbs may be stretched and gently shaken.
- This treatment involves basking in a warm bath while more than 100 jets massage your body.
- I had a quick shower, and was then back on the table to be covered with piping-hot towels then pummelled, kneaded and massaged all over.
- He started to massage my body and I felt my tension draining away as I started to drift off.
- It massages the abdominal muscles, alleviating digestive disorders.
- No oils or lotions are used and the session usually lasts about 20 minutes as only the upper body is massaged.
- This involved sitting in a heated seawater bath while jets massaged her body from top to toe.
- Spend at least 5-10 minutes massaging the entire body and then relax for 5 minutes.
- The sessions are aimed at teaching parents how to massage their babies and share in the magic of loving touch.
- You'll enjoy the feeling of gently massaging your baby, but miss out her spine and avoid nut-based oils such as almond oil.
- The fingers that were upon my shoulder blades were massaging me at a hard, but gentle pace.
Synonyms
rub, rub down, knead, palpate, manipulate, pummel, work
rare embrocate
1. 1.1massage something in/into/on to Rub a substance into (the skin or hair)
  将…揉进（皮肤或头发）
  gently massage the cream on to your face
  Example sentencesExamples
  Add five to ten drops of pure lavender essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil (almond or olive) and massage it in to relieve headaches or muscular pain.
  To apply the oil to your scars, massage it into the skin with your fingers, using either rotational movements or in an upwards direction.
  If you visit an aromatherapist, he or she will probably massage oils into your skin.
  She kept the grey hair covered, massaged age-defying moisturizers into her skin, and met with her personal fitness trainer twice a week.
  To use the conditioning oil, wet hair thoroughly then massage the oil well into scalp and hair with your fingertips for about two minutes.
  Do not rub or massage the ointment into the skin; just spread in a thin, even layer, covering an area of the same size each time it is applied.
  Dampen your hair with warm water and massage the avocado mixture into your hair.
  You should spend three minutes a day massaging the product into your skin, as this brings the blood to the surface, which helps boost the skin's immunity.
  First, warm either coconut or olive oil in a pan, then massage the oil into your hair.
  They began to massage scented oils into his skin while another worked on cutting all his hair.
  Spitting a bit into his palm, he grabbed gently at his hair massaging the gel-like substance into his sensitive scalp.
  Gently massage the moisturizer into facial skin with smooth upward strokes.
  Some natural practitioners recommend massaging the oil into affected fingers and toes to improve blood flow, as well.
  I finished by massaging a little oil into her scalp.
  Mia unscrewed the top and began to massage the lotion into her skin until she felt soft and smooth.
  He rubbed it together and then massaged it into his hair.
  After the therapist had finished massaging the oils into her skin, Josephine looked in the mirror to find that the acne she had suffered from most of her adult life had miraculously disappeared.
  She massaged her shampoo into her hair and scalp until it created a thick, rich foam.
  Unwrap, wipe off the salt and massage any excess oil into your feet.
  Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area.
2Manipulate (facts or figures) to give a more acceptable result.
篡改（数字），改动
the accounts had been massaged to suit the government
这些账目已被改动调整以适应政府的需要。
Example sentencesExamples
- Senior managers had deliberately massaged the figures in order to meet targets.
- Did you misread it, or have they been massaging the record after the fact?
- Instead of spending money on youth centres, welfare and social services, they have cut state expenditure and massaged the figures.
- Naturally one has to stop short of suggesting that the BBC's figures have been massaged.
- Firms massaged their profit figures upwards so as to discourage hostile takeover bids.
- The two members take the view that this is all much of a variation on massaging figures and not so serious as to warrant dismissal.
- Jones, who massaged facts and refused to face questions, dodged responsibility to the last.
- Market research is all about manipulation - massaging figures to meet your own ends.
- It massages its figures by claiming that the organization has rehabilitated 1,000 schools.
- Coming back to the bill itself, I find that the figures have been massaged.
- Crime figures, like any statistics, can be massaged to suit any occasion.
- One suspects that at least some of the reason is that the unemployment figures are thereby massaged.
- I mean, how many people know that examinations have never been an exact science, and that results have always been massaged and fiddled to fit?
- Similar structures had been created to massage accounting numbers and inflate profits.
- In order to massage the statistics the definition of extremist criminal offences was changed.
- I am worried though that his rebuttal after the fact contains some massaging, for fear of the ensuing explosion.
- He said civil servants would have spotted any attempt to try to massage or rig that result.
- The company wouldn't be attempting to massage its figures by including third-party shipments would it?
- Company bosses have felt under pressure to massage figures for ever more spectacular results.
- Many companies massage their bottom line earnings per share figures following acquisitions.
Synonyms
alter, tamper with, manipulate, doctor, falsify, juggle, fiddle with, tinker with, distort, change, rig, interfere with, misrepresent
informal fix, cook, fiddle

Phrases

massage someone's ego
奉承，讨好；安慰

Flatter someone.
奉承，讨好；安慰
I chose a man who massaged my bruised ego
我选择了一个抚慰我受伤心灵的男人。
Example sentencesExamples
- What happens if the fans start taking it all for granted and forget to massage his ego?
- And that's not all: the super thief is out to massage his ego and finally prove that he is the best thief in the world.
- If the client is too busy massaging his or her ego to hear what the artist has to say, trouble lies ahead.
- Take away the desire for a challenge stuff, the only other reason I'm involved is to massage my ego.
- Grant is self-centered and after ten years of massaging his ego, Dana is just about wiped out.
- Why would they question their master, their life was good and cushy and as long as they massaged his ego they would continue to dine at the top table and drink the best rum.
- Few things massage a worker 's ego like being praised in front of his peers.
- The weights are there to help you sculpt your body, not to massage your ego.
- These people just knew exactly what he wanted and massaged his ego continually.
- But his logic dissolves any sense that he is just massaging his ego.
- If that massages your ego, think on this: on average, fifty percent of those other versions of you will be better than you.
- The machine happens to be extremely complimentary and massages your ego, which we all love.
- And if he can't get up to that level, he'll go away, because none of us will be massaging his ego.
- Psychological bullies must also have their quota of sycophants, always ready to massage the bully 's ego.
- His wishes were granted, his teeth brushed, his ego massaged, his grapes peeled.

Derivatives

massager

noun

I guess you've tried painkillers, foot massagers and so on.
Example sentencesExamples
- These massagers are hard plastic squares with indents at each corner, into which you insert your fingers.
- When using handheld massagers like this, stay away from bony areas, especially around your spine, to avoid bruising.
- He even had his own personal shelf in the common bunkhouse that provided plenty of space for his coffee mugs, foot massager and microwave oven.
- The massager, especially when set on high, hits all the right spots, just on the bottom of the arch and that sore spot beneath the toes.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, from masser 'knead, treat with massage', probably from Portuguese amassar 'knead', from massa 'dough'.

Definition of massage in US English:

massage

noun

The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.
按摩，推拿
massage can ease tiredness and jet lag
按摩能缓解疲劳和飞行时差的影响。
a massage will help loosen you up
按摩有助于放松。
Example sentencesExamples
- You get a full body massage and exfoliation, so your skin feels like silk and you know there aren't going to be any areas you've missed.
- Oils are generally applied by the aromatherapist by means of a full body massage.
- The treatment involves a complete exfoliation, including the face, followed by a shower and a body and face massage.
- Regular massage encourages circulation, and helps relax both body and mind.
- The most common conditions that require just remedial massage are shoulder pain and stiff necks.
- I'm not sure that massage would actually relieve the pain, but it would certainly make me feel better!
- You could learn massage to ease pain, for example, and support your partner in the different positions she may want to use during labour.
- She offers aromatherapy massages to ease tension and back pain, and manicures, pedicures, arm and foot massages to improve joint mobility.
- The massage systems also reduce shoulder tension caused by prolonged sitting and cervical pain.
- A full body or facial massage is the perfect way to top off your home-spa experience.
- The gate control theory of pain also has been used to explain the effectiveness of massage in pain control.
- The massage of muscle movement will stimulate the flow of stagnant blood in your leg veins.
- The types of massage differ in the hand strokes used on your body and the pressure applied with each stroke.
- All types of massage can have an effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymph, nerves and some of the internal organs.
- This plant will keep insects away when used in oil burners and in massage will relieve muscle tension.
- I had a Japanese shiatsu massage in a pagoda scattered with frangipani petals, as the sea rolled onto the beach under my head.
- He developed an interest in massage and body work and observed football trainers and others involved with sports.
- They will return to the spa for a back tension massage followed by a luxury facial.
- The massage also gave my body a chance to rebalance itself, and the light-headedness had gone by the end.
- Sessions with a massage therapist eased the tension and Rhona began to think that there was some hope of recovery.
Synonyms
rub-down, rubbing, rub, kneading, palpation, manipulation, pummelling

verb

[with object]

1Rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands.
按摩，推拿
Example sentencesExamples
- No oils or lotions are used and the session usually lasts about 20 minutes as only the upper body is massaged.
- Your entire body may be massaged and your limbs may be stretched and gently shaken.
- She closed her eyes and carefully massaged her painfully hard stomach.
- Once all were in place, the therapist used other hot stones to massage me all over.
- The fingers that were upon my shoulder blades were massaging me at a hard, but gentle pace.
- Then massage the entire body, applying even pressure with the whole hand - palm and fingers.
- It massages the abdominal muscles, alleviating digestive disorders.
- Some massage therapists use oils or lotions to reduce friction while massaging your body.
- You step into the specially designed bath and hundreds of revolving jets or water from nozzles massages the entire body from the feet to the neck.
- The sessions are aimed at teaching parents how to massage their babies and share in the magic of loving touch.
- He revelled in the exquisite pleasure of the warm spray massaging his body.
- She was brought back to reality when the kind hands stopped massaging her.
- The duration of each treatment also varies according to the amount of body surface to be massaged.
- Spend at least 5-10 minutes massaging the entire body and then relax for 5 minutes.
- He started to massage my body and I felt my tension draining away as I started to drift off.
- This involved sitting in a heated seawater bath while jets massaged her body from top to toe.
- Be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues.
- This treatment involves basking in a warm bath while more than 100 jets massage your body.
- I had a quick shower, and was then back on the table to be covered with piping-hot towels then pummelled, kneaded and massaged all over.
- You'll enjoy the feeling of gently massaging your baby, but miss out her spine and avoid nut-based oils such as almond oil.
Synonyms
rub, rub down, knead, palpate, manipulate, pummel, work
1. 1.1massage something in/into/onto Rub a substance into (the skin or hair).
  将…揉进（皮肤或头发）
  Example sentencesExamples
  He rubbed it together and then massaged it into his hair.
  Spitting a bit into his palm, he grabbed gently at his hair massaging the gel-like substance into his sensitive scalp.
  Add five to ten drops of pure lavender essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil (almond or olive) and massage it in to relieve headaches or muscular pain.
  Mia unscrewed the top and began to massage the lotion into her skin until she felt soft and smooth.
  Some natural practitioners recommend massaging the oil into affected fingers and toes to improve blood flow, as well.
  You should spend three minutes a day massaging the product into your skin, as this brings the blood to the surface, which helps boost the skin's immunity.
  If you visit an aromatherapist, he or she will probably massage oils into your skin.
  Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area.
  First, warm either coconut or olive oil in a pan, then massage the oil into your hair.
  They began to massage scented oils into his skin while another worked on cutting all his hair.
  She kept the grey hair covered, massaged age-defying moisturizers into her skin, and met with her personal fitness trainer twice a week.
  Unwrap, wipe off the salt and massage any excess oil into your feet.
  To apply the oil to your scars, massage it into the skin with your fingers, using either rotational movements or in an upwards direction.
  I finished by massaging a little oil into her scalp.
  She massaged her shampoo into her hair and scalp until it created a thick, rich foam.
  To use the conditioning oil, wet hair thoroughly then massage the oil well into scalp and hair with your fingertips for about two minutes.
  Do not rub or massage the ointment into the skin; just spread in a thin, even layer, covering an area of the same size each time it is applied.
  After the therapist had finished massaging the oils into her skin, Josephine looked in the mirror to find that the acne she had suffered from most of her adult life had miraculously disappeared.
  Gently massage the moisturizer into facial skin with smooth upward strokes.
  Dampen your hair with warm water and massage the avocado mixture into your hair.
2. 1.2 Flatter (someone's ego)
  奉承，讨好；安慰
  I chose a man who massaged my bruised ego
  我选择了一个抚慰我受伤心灵的男人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And if he can't get up to that level, he'll go away, because none of us will be massaging his ego.
  Few things massage a worker 's ego like being praised in front of his peers.
  Psychological bullies must also have their quota of sycophants, always ready to massage the bully 's ego.
  If the client is too busy massaging his or her ego to hear what the artist has to say, trouble lies ahead.
  These people just knew exactly what he wanted and massaged his ego continually.
  His wishes were granted, his teeth brushed, his ego massaged, his grapes peeled.
  What happens if the fans start taking it all for granted and forget to massage his ego?
  Grant is self-centered and after ten years of massaging his ego, Dana is just about wiped out.
  If that massages your ego, think on this: on average, fifty percent of those other versions of you will be better than you.
  Take away the desire for a challenge stuff, the only other reason I'm involved is to massage my ego.
  But his logic dissolves any sense that he is just massaging his ego.
  And that's not all: the super thief is out to massage his ego and finally prove that he is the best thief in the world.
  Why would they question their master, their life was good and cushy and as long as they massaged his ego they would continue to dine at the top table and drink the best rum.
  The machine happens to be extremely complimentary and massages your ego, which we all love.
  The weights are there to help you sculpt your body, not to massage your ego.
2Manipulate (figures) to give a more acceptable result.
篡改（数字），改动
the accounts had been massaged and adjusted to suit the government
这些账目已被改动调整以适应政府的需要。
Example sentencesExamples
- Crime figures, like any statistics, can be massaged to suit any occasion.
- Coming back to the bill itself, I find that the figures have been massaged.
- The company wouldn't be attempting to massage its figures by including third-party shipments would it?
- The two members take the view that this is all much of a variation on massaging figures and not so serious as to warrant dismissal.
- Company bosses have felt under pressure to massage figures for ever more spectacular results.
- Firms massaged their profit figures upwards so as to discourage hostile takeover bids.
- Did you misread it, or have they been massaging the record after the fact?
- I am worried though that his rebuttal after the fact contains some massaging, for fear of the ensuing explosion.
- Senior managers had deliberately massaged the figures in order to meet targets.
- Jones, who massaged facts and refused to face questions, dodged responsibility to the last.
- Instead of spending money on youth centres, welfare and social services, they have cut state expenditure and massaged the figures.
- I mean, how many people know that examinations have never been an exact science, and that results have always been massaged and fiddled to fit?
- He said civil servants would have spotted any attempt to try to massage or rig that result.
- Similar structures had been created to massage accounting numbers and inflate profits.
- Many companies massage their bottom line earnings per share figures following acquisitions.
- In order to massage the statistics the definition of extremist criminal offences was changed.
- Naturally one has to stop short of suggesting that the BBC's figures have been massaged.
- Market research is all about manipulation - massaging figures to meet your own ends.
- One suspects that at least some of the reason is that the unemployment figures are thereby massaged.
- It massages its figures by claiming that the organization has rehabilitated 1,000 schools.
Synonyms
alter, tamper with, manipulate, doctor, falsify, juggle, fiddle with, tinker with, distort, change, rig, interfere with, misrepresent

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, probably from Portuguese amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’.

单词	massage
释义	Definition of massage in English: massage noun ˈmasɑː(d)ʒməˈsɑː(d)ʒ mass noun The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain. 按摩，推拿 massage can ease tiredness 按摩能缓解疲劳和飞行时差的影响。 count noun a massage will help loosen you up 按摩有助于放松。 Example sentencesExamples The treatment involves a complete exfoliation, including the face, followed by a shower and a body and face massage. The gate control theory of pain also has been used to explain the effectiveness of massage in pain control. This plant will keep insects away when used in oil burners and in massage will relieve muscle tension. The most common conditions that require just remedial massage are shoulder pain and stiff necks. I'm not sure that massage would actually relieve the pain, but it would certainly make me feel better! The massage also gave my body a chance to rebalance itself, and the light-headedness had gone by the end. All types of massage can have an effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymph, nerves and some of the internal organs. He developed an interest in massage and body work and observed football trainers and others involved with sports. Regular massage encourages circulation, and helps relax both body and mind. She offers aromatherapy massages to ease tension and back pain, and manicures, pedicures, arm and foot massages to improve joint mobility. You get a full body massage and exfoliation, so your skin feels like silk and you know there aren't going to be any areas you've missed. I had a Japanese shiatsu massage in a pagoda scattered with frangipani petals, as the sea rolled onto the beach under my head. Sessions with a massage therapist eased the tension and Rhona began to think that there was some hope of recovery. A full body or facial massage is the perfect way to top off your home-spa experience. The massage of muscle movement will stimulate the flow of stagnant blood in your leg veins. Oils are generally applied by the aromatherapist by means of a full body massage. You could learn massage to ease pain, for example, and support your partner in the different positions she may want to use during labour. They will return to the spa for a back tension massage followed by a luxury facial. The massage systems also reduce shoulder tension caused by prolonged sitting and cervical pain. The types of massage differ in the hand strokes used on your body and the pressure applied with each stroke. Synonyms rub-down, rubbing, rub, kneading, palpation, manipulation, pummelling technical shiatsu, reflexology, acupressure, hydromassage, Swedish massage, osteopathy, chiropractic treatment, effleurage, tapotement, Rolfing verb ˈmasɑː(d)ʒməˈsɑː(d)ʒ [with object] 1Rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands. 按摩，推拿 she massaged his tired muscles Example sentencesExamples She closed her eyes and carefully massaged her painfully hard stomach. Once all were in place, the therapist used other hot stones to massage me all over. He revelled in the exquisite pleasure of the warm spray massaging his body. You step into the specially designed bath and hundreds of revolving jets or water from nozzles massages the entire body from the feet to the neck. The duration of each treatment also varies according to the amount of body surface to be massaged. Then massage the entire body, applying even pressure with the whole hand - palm and fingers. She was brought back to reality when the kind hands stopped massaging her. Be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues. Some massage therapists use oils or lotions to reduce friction while massaging your body. Your entire body may be massaged and your limbs may be stretched and gently shaken. This treatment involves basking in a warm bath while more than 100 jets massage your body. I had a quick shower, and was then back on the table to be covered with piping-hot towels then pummelled, kneaded and massaged all over. He started to massage my body and I felt my tension draining away as I started to drift off. It massages the abdominal muscles, alleviating digestive disorders. No oils or lotions are used and the session usually lasts about 20 minutes as only the upper body is massaged. This involved sitting in a heated seawater bath while jets massaged her body from top to toe. Spend at least 5-10 minutes massaging the entire body and then relax for 5 minutes. The sessions are aimed at teaching parents how to massage their babies and share in the magic of loving touch. You'll enjoy the feeling of gently massaging your baby, but miss out her spine and avoid nut-based oils such as almond oil. The fingers that were upon my shoulder blades were massaging me at a hard, but gentle pace. Synonyms rub, rub down, knead, palpate, manipulate, pummel, work rare embrocate 1.1massage something in/into/on to Rub a substance into (the skin or hair) 将…揉进（皮肤或头发） gently massage the cream on to your face Example sentencesExamples Add five to ten drops of pure lavender essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil (almond or olive) and massage it in to relieve headaches or muscular pain. To apply the oil to your scars, massage it into the skin with your fingers, using either rotational movements or in an upwards direction. If you visit an aromatherapist, he or she will probably massage oils into your skin. She kept the grey hair covered, massaged age-defying moisturizers into her skin, and met with her personal fitness trainer twice a week. To use the conditioning oil, wet hair thoroughly then massage the oil well into scalp and hair with your fingertips for about two minutes. Do not rub or massage the ointment into the skin; just spread in a thin, even layer, covering an area of the same size each time it is applied. Dampen your hair with warm water and massage the avocado mixture into your hair. You should spend three minutes a day massaging the product into your skin, as this brings the blood to the surface, which helps boost the skin's immunity. First, warm either coconut or olive oil in a pan, then massage the oil into your hair. They began to massage scented oils into his skin while another worked on cutting all his hair. Spitting a bit into his palm, he grabbed gently at his hair massaging the gel-like substance into his sensitive scalp. Gently massage the moisturizer into facial skin with smooth upward strokes. Some natural practitioners recommend massaging the oil into affected fingers and toes to improve blood flow, as well. I finished by massaging a little oil into her scalp. Mia unscrewed the top and began to massage the lotion into her skin until she felt soft and smooth. He rubbed it together and then massaged it into his hair. After the therapist had finished massaging the oils into her skin, Josephine looked in the mirror to find that the acne she had suffered from most of her adult life had miraculously disappeared. She massaged her shampoo into her hair and scalp until it created a thick, rich foam. Unwrap, wipe off the salt and massage any excess oil into your feet. Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area. 2Manipulate (facts or figures) to give a more acceptable result. 篡改（数字），改动 the accounts had been massaged to suit the government 这些账目已被改动调整以适应政府的需要。 Example sentencesExamples Senior managers had deliberately massaged the figures in order to meet targets. Did you misread it, or have they been massaging the record after the fact? Instead of spending money on youth centres, welfare and social services, they have cut state expenditure and massaged the figures. Naturally one has to stop short of suggesting that the BBC's figures have been massaged. Firms massaged their profit figures upwards so as to discourage hostile takeover bids. The two members take the view that this is all much of a variation on massaging figures and not so serious as to warrant dismissal. Jones, who massaged facts and refused to face questions, dodged responsibility to the last. Market research is all about manipulation - massaging figures to meet your own ends. It massages its figures by claiming that the organization has rehabilitated 1,000 schools. Coming back to the bill itself, I find that the figures have been massaged. Crime figures, like any statistics, can be massaged to suit any occasion. One suspects that at least some of the reason is that the unemployment figures are thereby massaged. I mean, how many people know that examinations have never been an exact science, and that results have always been massaged and fiddled to fit? Similar structures had been created to massage accounting numbers and inflate profits. In order to massage the statistics the definition of extremist criminal offences was changed. I am worried though that his rebuttal after the fact contains some massaging, for fear of the ensuing explosion. He said civil servants would have spotted any attempt to try to massage or rig that result. The company wouldn't be attempting to massage its figures by including third-party shipments would it? Company bosses have felt under pressure to massage figures for ever more spectacular results. Many companies massage their bottom line earnings per share figures following acquisitions. Synonyms alter, tamper with, manipulate, doctor, falsify, juggle, fiddle with, tinker with, distort, change, rig, interfere with, misrepresent informal fix, cook, fiddle Phrases massage someone's ego 奉承，讨好；安慰 Flatter someone. 奉承，讨好；安慰 I chose a man who massaged my bruised ego 我选择了一个抚慰我受伤心灵的男人。 Example sentencesExamples What happens if the fans start taking it all for granted and forget to massage his ego? And that's not all: the super thief is out to massage his ego and finally prove that he is the best thief in the world. If the client is too busy massaging his or her ego to hear what the artist has to say, trouble lies ahead. Take away the desire for a challenge stuff, the only other reason I'm involved is to massage my ego. Grant is self-centered and after ten years of massaging his ego, Dana is just about wiped out. Why would they question their master, their life was good and cushy and as long as they massaged his ego they would continue to dine at the top table and drink the best rum. Few things massage a worker 's ego like being praised in front of his peers. The weights are there to help you sculpt your body, not to massage your ego. These people just knew exactly what he wanted and massaged his ego continually. But his logic dissolves any sense that he is just massaging his ego. If that massages your ego, think on this: on average, fifty percent of those other versions of you will be better than you. The machine happens to be extremely complimentary and massages your ego, which we all love. And if he can't get up to that level, he'll go away, because none of us will be massaging his ego. Psychological bullies must also have their quota of sycophants, always ready to massage the bully 's ego. His wishes were granted, his teeth brushed, his ego massaged, his grapes peeled. Derivatives massager noun I guess you've tried painkillers, foot massagers and so on. Example sentencesExamples These massagers are hard plastic squares with indents at each corner, into which you insert your fingers. When using handheld massagers like this, stay away from bony areas, especially around your spine, to avoid bruising. He even had his own personal shelf in the common bunkhouse that provided plenty of space for his coffee mugs, foot massager and microwave oven. The massager, especially when set on high, hits all the right spots, just on the bottom of the arch and that sore spot beneath the toes. Origin Late 19th century: from French, from masser 'knead, treat with massage', probably from Portuguese amassar 'knead', from massa 'dough'. noun.1 phr. Definition of massage in US English: massage noun The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain. 按摩，推拿 massage can ease tiredness and jet lag 按摩能缓解疲劳和飞行时差的影响。 a massage will help loosen you up 按摩有助于放松。 Example sentencesExamples You get a full body massage and exfoliation, so your skin feels like silk and you know there aren't going to be any areas you've missed. Oils are generally applied by the aromatherapist by means of a full body massage. The treatment involves a complete exfoliation, including the face, followed by a shower and a body and face massage. Regular massage encourages circulation, and helps relax both body and mind. The most common conditions that require just remedial massage are shoulder pain and stiff necks. I'm not sure that massage would actually relieve the pain, but it would certainly make me feel better! You could learn massage to ease pain, for example, and support your partner in the different positions she may want to use during labour. She offers aromatherapy massages to ease tension and back pain, and manicures, pedicures, arm and foot massages to improve joint mobility. The massage systems also reduce shoulder tension caused by prolonged sitting and cervical pain. A full body or facial massage is the perfect way to top off your home-spa experience. The gate control theory of pain also has been used to explain the effectiveness of massage in pain control. The massage of muscle movement will stimulate the flow of stagnant blood in your leg veins. The types of massage differ in the hand strokes used on your body and the pressure applied with each stroke. All types of massage can have an effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymph, nerves and some of the internal organs. This plant will keep insects away when used in oil burners and in massage will relieve muscle tension. I had a Japanese shiatsu massage in a pagoda scattered with frangipani petals, as the sea rolled onto the beach under my head. He developed an interest in massage and body work and observed football trainers and others involved with sports. They will return to the spa for a back tension massage followed by a luxury facial. The massage also gave my body a chance to rebalance itself, and the light-headedness had gone by the end. Sessions with a massage therapist eased the tension and Rhona began to think that there was some hope of recovery. Synonyms rub-down, rubbing, rub, kneading, palpation, manipulation, pummelling verb [with object] 1Rub and knead (a person or part of the body) with the hands. 按摩，推拿 Example sentencesExamples No oils or lotions are used and the session usually lasts about 20 minutes as only the upper body is massaged. Your entire body may be massaged and your limbs may be stretched and gently shaken. She closed her eyes and carefully massaged her painfully hard stomach. Once all were in place, the therapist used other hot stones to massage me all over. The fingers that were upon my shoulder blades were massaging me at a hard, but gentle pace. Then massage the entire body, applying even pressure with the whole hand - palm and fingers. It massages the abdominal muscles, alleviating digestive disorders. Some massage therapists use oils or lotions to reduce friction while massaging your body. You step into the specially designed bath and hundreds of revolving jets or water from nozzles massages the entire body from the feet to the neck. The sessions are aimed at teaching parents how to massage their babies and share in the magic of loving touch. He revelled in the exquisite pleasure of the warm spray massaging his body. She was brought back to reality when the kind hands stopped massaging her. The duration of each treatment also varies according to the amount of body surface to be massaged. Spend at least 5-10 minutes massaging the entire body and then relax for 5 minutes. He started to massage my body and I felt my tension draining away as I started to drift off. This involved sitting in a heated seawater bath while jets massaged her body from top to toe. Be very careful when massaging anyone with special medical or health issues. This treatment involves basking in a warm bath while more than 100 jets massage your body. I had a quick shower, and was then back on the table to be covered with piping-hot towels then pummelled, kneaded and massaged all over. You'll enjoy the feeling of gently massaging your baby, but miss out her spine and avoid nut-based oils such as almond oil. Synonyms rub, rub down, knead, palpate, manipulate, pummel, work 1.1massage something in/into/onto Rub a substance into (the skin or hair). 将…揉进（皮肤或头发） Example sentencesExamples He rubbed it together and then massaged it into his hair. Spitting a bit into his palm, he grabbed gently at his hair massaging the gel-like substance into his sensitive scalp. Add five to ten drops of pure lavender essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil (almond or olive) and massage it in to relieve headaches or muscular pain. Mia unscrewed the top and began to massage the lotion into her skin until she felt soft and smooth. Some natural practitioners recommend massaging the oil into affected fingers and toes to improve blood flow, as well. You should spend three minutes a day massaging the product into your skin, as this brings the blood to the surface, which helps boost the skin's immunity. If you visit an aromatherapist, he or she will probably massage oils into your skin. Continual aching muscles can also be eased by mixing six drops each of eucalyptus and lavender oil together and then massaging the oil blend into the painful area. First, warm either coconut or olive oil in a pan, then massage the oil into your hair. They began to massage scented oils into his skin while another worked on cutting all his hair. She kept the grey hair covered, massaged age-defying moisturizers into her skin, and met with her personal fitness trainer twice a week. Unwrap, wipe off the salt and massage any excess oil into your feet. To apply the oil to your scars, massage it into the skin with your fingers, using either rotational movements or in an upwards direction. I finished by massaging a little oil into her scalp. She massaged her shampoo into her hair and scalp until it created a thick, rich foam. To use the conditioning oil, wet hair thoroughly then massage the oil well into scalp and hair with your fingertips for about two minutes. Do not rub or massage the ointment into the skin; just spread in a thin, even layer, covering an area of the same size each time it is applied. After the therapist had finished massaging the oils into her skin, Josephine looked in the mirror to find that the acne she had suffered from most of her adult life had miraculously disappeared. Gently massage the moisturizer into facial skin with smooth upward strokes. Dampen your hair with warm water and massage the avocado mixture into your hair. 1.2 Flatter (someone's ego) 奉承，讨好；安慰 I chose a man who massaged my bruised ego 我选择了一个抚慰我受伤心灵的男人。 Example sentencesExamples And if he can't get up to that level, he'll go away, because none of us will be massaging his ego. Few things massage a worker 's ego like being praised in front of his peers. Psychological bullies must also have their quota of sycophants, always ready to massage the bully 's ego. If the client is too busy massaging his or her ego to hear what the artist has to say, trouble lies ahead. These people just knew exactly what he wanted and massaged his ego continually. His wishes were granted, his teeth brushed, his ego massaged, his grapes peeled. What happens if the fans start taking it all for granted and forget to massage his ego? Grant is self-centered and after ten years of massaging his ego, Dana is just about wiped out. If that massages your ego, think on this: on average, fifty percent of those other versions of you will be better than you. Take away the desire for a challenge stuff, the only other reason I'm involved is to massage my ego. But his logic dissolves any sense that he is just massaging his ego. And that's not all: the super thief is out to massage his ego and finally prove that he is the best thief in the world. Why would they question their master, their life was good and cushy and as long as they massaged his ego they would continue to dine at the top table and drink the best rum. The machine happens to be extremely complimentary and massages your ego, which we all love. The weights are there to help you sculpt your body, not to massage your ego. 2Manipulate (figures) to give a more acceptable result. 篡改（数字），改动 the accounts had been massaged and adjusted to suit the government 这些账目已被改动调整以适应政府的需要。 Example sentencesExamples Crime figures, like any statistics, can be massaged to suit any occasion. Coming back to the bill itself, I find that the figures have been massaged. The company wouldn't be attempting to massage its figures by including third-party shipments would it? The two members take the view that this is all much of a variation on massaging figures and not so serious as to warrant dismissal. Company bosses have felt under pressure to massage figures for ever more spectacular results. Firms massaged their profit figures upwards so as to discourage hostile takeover bids. Did you misread it, or have they been massaging the record after the fact? I am worried though that his rebuttal after the fact contains some massaging, for fear of the ensuing explosion. Senior managers had deliberately massaged the figures in order to meet targets. Jones, who massaged facts and refused to face questions, dodged responsibility to the last. Instead of spending money on youth centres, welfare and social services, they have cut state expenditure and massaged the figures. I mean, how many people know that examinations have never been an exact science, and that results have always been massaged and fiddled to fit? He said civil servants would have spotted any attempt to try to massage or rig that result. Similar structures had been created to massage accounting numbers and inflate profits. Many companies massage their bottom line earnings per share figures following acquisitions. In order to massage the statistics the definition of extremist criminal offences was changed. Naturally one has to stop short of suggesting that the BBC's figures have been massaged. Market research is all about manipulation - massaging figures to meet your own ends. One suspects that at least some of the reason is that the unemployment figures are thereby massaged. It massages its figures by claiming that the organization has rehabilitated 1,000 schools. Synonyms alter, tamper with, manipulate, doctor, falsify, juggle, fiddle with, tinker with, distort, change, rig, interfere with, misrepresent Origin Late 19th century: from French, from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, probably from Portuguese amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’.
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