/bɑ:m; bɑm/
n [U, C]
1 (also balsam) sweet-smelling oil or ointment obtained from certain types of tree, used for soothing pain or for healing （从某些树中提取的可止痛或疗伤的）芳香油, 香脂.
2 (fig 比喻) thing that soothes the mind 安慰物
*The gentle music was
(a) balm to his ears. 那柔和的音乐对他是一种安慰.

n [U and C]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin: baume, from Latin balsamum; BALSAM]
an oily liquid with a strong pleasant smell that you rub into your skin, often to reduce pain
　lip balm
literary something that gives you comfort
balm for/to
　A drive through the countryside is balm for a weary soul.