palliative

'pælieitiv

GRE

n. remedy that alleviates pain without curing

a. 缓和的, 减轻的, 掩饰的
n. 辩解, 缓和物

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

palliative 由词根 palli-（意为“缓和”、“减轻”）和后缀 -ative（形容词后缀，表示“具有...性质的”）组成，整体意思是“具有缓和作用的”。

例句

1. The doctor recommended palliative care for the patient to manage pain.

医生建议为患者提供缓和治疗以缓解疼痛。

2. Palliative treatment focuses on improving the quality of life for patients.

缓和治疗专注于提高患者的生活质量。

3. Many families seek palliative support for their loved ones during difficult times.

许多家庭在困难时期为他们的亲人寻求缓和支持。