palliative
/ˈpæliətɪv/
American
- adj. 缓解性的, 姑息的
- n. 缓解物, 权宜之计
- Definition
- adj. reducing pain or the severity of a problem without curing it
- n. something that relieves symptoms or eases a difficulty
- Example
- The hospital offers palliative care for terminally ill patients.
- 医院为绝症患者提供姑息治疗。