massage

英 [ˈmæsɑːʒ]

美 [məˈsɑːʒ]

n.  按摩
v.  按摩; 推拿; 用…揉擦(皮肤、头发等); 美化(事实); 虚报(数量); 粉饰

现在分词：massaging　过去式：massaged　过去分词：massaged　复数：massages　第三人称单数：massages　

TEM8

Collins.2 / BNC.9008 / COCA.7050

牛津词典

noun

• 按摩
  the action of rubbing and pressing a person's body with the hands to reduce pain in the muscles and joints
  1. Massage will help the pain.
     按摩能减轻疼痛。
  2. a back massage
     背部按摩
  3. to give sb a massage
     给某人按摩
  4. massage oils
     按摩油

verb

• 按摩；推拿
  to rub and press a person's body with the hands to reduce pain in the muscles and joints
  1. He massaged the aching muscles in her feet.
     他给她按摩脚上疼痛的肌肉。
  2. to massage sb's ego (= to make sb feel better, more confident, attractive, etc.)
     增强某人的自信心
• 用…揉擦（皮肤、头发等）
  to rub a substance into the skin, hair, etc.
  1. Massage the cream into your skin.
     将护肤霜揉擦到皮肤上。
• 美化（事实）；虚报（数量）；粉饰
  to change facts, figures, etc. in order to make them seem better than they really are
  1. The government was accused of massaging the unemployment figures.
     政府被指责谎报了失业人数。

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 按摩;推拿
  Massageis the action of squeezing and rubbing someone's body, as a way of making them relax or reducing their pain.
  1. Alex asked me if I wanted a massage...
     亚力克斯问我是否想做按摩。
  2. Massage isn't a long-term cure for stress.
     按摩对缓解压力并非长期有效。
• VERB 为…按摩;给…推拿
  If youmassagesomeone or a part of their body, you squeeze and rub their body, in order to make them relax or reduce their pain.
  1. She continued massaging her right foot, which was bruised and aching.
     她继续按摩又肿又疼的右脚。
  2. ...if you wish to massage your family and friends yourself.
     如果你希望亲自为家人及朋友按摩的话
• VERB 修改，改动,窜改(数据或证据以掩人耳目)
  If you say that someonemassagesstatistics, figures, or evidence, you are criticizing them for changing or presenting the facts in a way that misleads people.
  1. Their governments have no reason to 'massage' the statistics.
     他们的政府没有理由“窜改”这些数据。
  2. ...efforts to massage the unemployment figures for electoral purposes.
     为了选举的目的而试图窜改失业数字

英英释义

noun

• kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

verb

• give a massage to
  1. She massaged his sore back
• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
  1. She rubbed down her child with a sponge
  Synonym:rub downknead

双语例句

• Also beneficial to the skin and hair, it is often used in baths and massage treatments.
  迷迭香对皮肤和头发也有益处，常被用于沐浴和按摩治疗。
• Home spas or mini whirlpools massage and relax, and can be fitted into the bath.
  家庭热水澡桶或是小型涡流浴缸能够按摩并放松身体，可以安装在浴室中。
• Muscular aches and pains can be soothed by a relaxing massage.
  做放松按摩可以减轻肌肉疼痛。
• So I went to a guy who practises deep massage, acupuncture, cupping, etc.
  因此我去找了一个会推拿，针灸，拔火罐等的人。
• We gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and heart massage.
  我们对他进行了口对口复苏救治和心脏按摩。
• Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation
  按摩可以使肌肉放松，缓解压力和促进血液循环。
• This massage method is not recommended for anyone who is very ticklish.
  这种按摩法不推荐给怕痒的人使用。
• A brisk massage restores the body's vigour.
  轻快的按摩能恢复体力。
• He is really quite skilled in doing massage.
  他的按摩技术确实不错。
• She continued massaging her right foot, which was bruised and aching.
  她继续按摩又肿又疼的右脚。