cosmetic background

cosmetic

/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/

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noun

化妆品，彩妆

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

Examples :

"My sister used a cosmetic to make her lips more red for her dance recital. "

为了舞蹈表演，我妹妹用了一种化妆品来让她的嘴唇更红润。

appearance substance style body

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noun

表面功夫，虚饰。

A feature existing only on the surface.

Examples :

"The new paint job was a cosmetic improvement; it didn't fix any structural problems with the house. "

新刷的油漆只是表面功夫，并没有解决房子的任何结构性问题。

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adjective

美容的，化妆的

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.

Examples :

"a cosmetic preparation"

一种美容护肤品

appearance body

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adjective

表面的，虚饰的。

External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.

Examples :

"Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely."

幸运的是，房子受损的地方大多是表面的，刷点油漆就很好地遮盖住了。