cosmetic

• 指用于改善或美化外貌的，如化妆品或美容手术；也指表面的、非本质的、仅装点门面的。

Relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance; also used to describe superficial changes.

1. Beauty-relatedB1formal

   Relating to or improving the appearance of the face or body.

   美容的

   • She bought several cosmetic products for her skincare routine.
   • The cosmetic industry is worth billions of dollars.
   • He underwent cosmetic surgery to correct his nose.

   同义词aestheticbeautycorrectiveestheticimproving

2. Superficial or surface-levelB2formal

   Dealing with the appearance of something rather than its essential nature; not fundamental.

   表面的

   • The changes to the report were purely cosmetic.
   • The company made cosmetic improvements to the website.
   • His apology was only cosmetic; he didn't really mean it.

   同义词insubstantialnominalperfunctoryshallowsuperficialtoken

   反义词essentialfundamentalinherentintrinsicsubstantive

• 名词，指用于改善或改变面部或身体外观的物质或产品，包括护肤品、彩妆品等。

A noun referring to a substance or preparation used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or body.

1. Beauty productA2formal

   A substance or preparation used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or body.

   化妆品

   • She applied her cosmetics before going out.
   • The store sells a wide range of cosmetics.
   • He bought some cosmetics for his skincare routine.

   同义词makeuptoiletry

2. Makeup itemA2informal

   A specific product like lipstick, foundation, or mascara used for beautification.

   化妆品

   • She forgot her cosmetics bag at home.
   • The cosmetics counter had a new line of lipsticks.
   • He uses cosmetics to cover blemishes.

   同义词makeup