balm
/bɑ:m; bɑm/ n[U, C]
1 (also balsam) sweet-smelling oil or ointment obtained from certain types of tree, used for soothing pain or for healing （从某些树中提取的可止痛或疗伤的）芳香油, 香脂.
2 (fig 比喻) thing that soothes the mind 安慰物
The gentle music was
(a) balm to his ears. 那柔和的音乐对他是一种安慰.