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

• He is really quite skilled in doing massage.
  他的按摩技术确实不错。
• A massage relaxed tired muscles.
  按摩放松了疲劳的肌肉。
• She continued massaging her right foot, which was bruised and aching.
  她继续按摩又肿又疼的右脚。
• I decided to have a back-and-head massage.
  我决定做个背部和头部的按摩。
• In many Eastern countries massage was and is a part of everyday life.
  在很多东方国家，按摩从古至今都是日常生活的一部分。
• Massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints.
  关节和肌肉的积极锻炼和被动锻炼相结合的按摩方法。
• Massage the arms and legs gently.
  轻轻按摩胳膊和腿部。
• Massage is a wonderful antidote to stress.
  按摩是舒缓压力的一剂妙方。
• Alex asked me if I wanted a massage
  亚力克斯问我是否想做按摩。
• 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。