embalm
/ɪmˈbɑːm/verb
with obj.
1
- 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.
埃及的尸体防腐处理法。
1.1
- 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.
这支乐队正全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。
2
- archaic give a pleasant fragrance to〈古〉使充满香味：
the buxom air, embalm'd with odours.
馥郁的微风。
派生词
embalmer
nounembalmment
noun词源
Middle English: from Old French embaumer, from em 'in' + baume 'balm', variant of basme （see BALM）.