ointment

1. N-MASS An ointment is a smooth thick substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. 药膏

A range of ointments and creams is available for the treatment of eczema. 有一系列的药膏和乳剂可用于湿疹的治疗。

2. PHRASE If you describe someone or something as a fly in the ointment, you think they spoil a situation and prevent it from being as successful as you had hoped. 扫兴的人或事; 美中不足之处

Rachel seems to be the one fly in the ointment of Caroline's smooth life. 雷切尔似乎是卡罗琳平静生活中惟一的破坏因素。