来自古英语haelan,治疗，挽救，来自PIE*kailo,完整的，词源同whole,holy.来自古代的健康观念，由完整引申词义未受伤害，健康。比较汉语身体发肤，受之父母。

1. They hope to heal the rift with their father.

他们希望能够弥合和父亲之间的裂痕。

2. You'll mend. The X-rays show that your arm will heal all right.

你会康复的。X光照片显示你的胳膊能够较好地复原。

3. The wounds may heal cleanly or they may ooze a clear liquid.

这些伤口可能会利索地愈合，也可能会分泌出一种透明的液体。

4. It took a long time for the wounds to heal.

伤口过了很长时间才愈合。

5. Time does not always heal old sores.

时间不一定能医治心灵的创伤.