English Dictionary

emollient

/ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/

noun

Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer. / (figuratively) Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

She applied an emollient to her dry skin.

意味（1）

Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.

[T]he effectiveness of an emollient is based on its ability to prevent water evaporation, […]

意味（2）

(figuratively) Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

Several of the visitors then partook for a short time, with evident Parisian gusto, of the pleasures of the dance, yes--we did, and the lovely girls with whom we polked (ladies being one of the Club emollients) were eloquent in praise of our exquisite tournures which were shown to such advantage beneath our tight uniforms.