unction

英 [ˈʌŋkʃn]

美 [ˈʌŋkʃn]

n.  (宗教上的)傅油礼; 虚情假意的行为(或讲话); 奉承; 甜言蜜语

复数：unctions　

医学

BNC.40713 / COCA.41389

牛津词典

noun

• （宗教上的）傅油礼
  the act of pouring oil on sb's head or another part of their body as part of an important religious ceremony
• 虚情假意的行为（或讲话）；奉承；甜言蜜语
  behaviour or speech that is not sincere and that expresses too much praise or admiration of sb

英英释义

noun

• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  Synonym:inunction
• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  Synonym:ointmentunguentbalmsalve
• smug self-serving earnestness
  Synonym:fulsomenessoilinessoleaginousnesssmarminessunctuousness
• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
  Synonym:smarmfulsomeness

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