a.

1. 缓和的；减轻的；保守（治疗）的
   The doctor thinks your disease can not be cured right away. Instead, he thinks you need palliative care.

   医生认为你的疾病需要保守治疗，一时三刻是好不了的。

2. 掩饰的
3. 可斟酌的

n.

1. 辩解
2. 缓和剂；暂时姑息的手段

adj.

n.