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cosmetically

/kɒzˈmet.ɪ.kəl.i/

翻译: 副词,表示“以与化妆品或美容相关的方式”,或“仅在表面上、改善外观而不解决根本问题的方式”。既用于化妆品语境,也用于比喻义,指表面上的改变。

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adverb

/kɒzˈmet.ɪ.kəl.i/B2formal
  • zh副词,表示“以与化妆品或美容相关的方式”,或“仅在表面上、改善外观而不解决根本问题的方式”。既用于化妆品语境,也用于比喻义,指表面上的改变。

An adverb meaning "in a way that relates to cosmetics or beauty treatments" or "in a superficial manner that improves appearance without addressing underlying issues." It is used both in the context of beauty products and figuratively to describe surface-level changes.

  1. In terms of appearanceB2formal

    Relating to the improvement or treatment of the appearance, especially of the skin, hair, or face.

    zh在外观上

    • The product is designed to improve the skin cosmetically.
    • She had the procedure done cosmetically, not for medical reasons.
    • Cosmetically, the new packaging looks much more modern.

    同义词aestheticallyexternallysuperficiallyvisually

  2. SuperficiallyC1formal

    In a way that affects only the surface or outward appearance, without addressing deeper issues.

    zh表面地

    • The changes were only cosmetically different; the core problem remained.
    • Cosmetically, the house looked perfect, but the foundation was cracked.
    • They fixed the error cosmetically, but the underlying logic was still flawed.

    同义词apparentlyoutwardlysuperficially

词形
  • more cosmetically comparative form
  • most cosmetically superlative form