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cosmetics

UK //kɒzˈmɛtɪks//US //kɑːzˈmɛtɪks//

词源

源自希腊语 'kosmētikos'(意为‘装饰的’),后经拉丁语 'cosmeticus' 进入英语,最初指用于美化或修饰的物品。

noun

❶ 化妆品,指用于清洁、美化或改变外貌的产品,如口红、粉底、眼影等,通常用于面部或身体护理。

“She bought some new cosmetics at the department store.”

(她在百货商店买了一些新的化妆品。)

“Many cosmetics contain natural ingredients like aloe vera.”

(许多化妆品含有如芦荟等天然成分。)

同义词:makeup, beauty products, toiletries

常见短语

cosmetics industry — 化妆品行业,指生产和销售美容产品的商业领域,涵盖品牌、研发和市场推广等。

“The cosmetics industry is growing rapidly in Asia.”

(化妆品行业在亚洲发展迅速。)

cosmetics bag — 化妆包,用于存放和携带化妆品的小包,通常设计轻便便于日常使用。

“She always carries a small cosmetics bag in her purse.”

(她总是在手提包里带一个小化妆包。)