1 massage /məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/ noun plural massages
/məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/
noun
plural massages
Learner's definition of MASSAGE
: the action of rubbing or pressing someone's body in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints按摩 [count]
[noncount]
2 massage /məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/ verb
massages; massaged; massaging
2 massage
/məˈsɑːʒ/ Brit /ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/
verb
massages; massaged; massaging
Learner's definition of MASSAGE
[+ object]
1
: to rub or press (someone's body) in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints : to give a massage to (someone or a part of someone's body)按摩;推拿 -
She massaged his back.她给他按摩背部。
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He massaged his forehead.他按摩他的前额。
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She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.她按摩她的腿,直到麻木感消失。
2
: to change (numbers, data, etc.) in a dishonest way in order to deceive people虚报;篡改
massage someone's ego
: to say things that make someone feel important and proud拍马屁;奉承