cosmetic
noun uk/kɒzˈmet.ɪk/ us/kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk/
cosmetics [ plural ] 化妆品
substances that you put on your face or body that are intended to improve your appearance
We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price. 我们出售各种各样的化妆品和洗漱用品，价格公道。
We learned to make facial scrubs and other cosmetics from herbs.
We only sell cruelty-free cosmetics and toiletries.
She worked in the cosmetics section of a large department store.
cosmetic
adjective uk/kɒzˈmet.ɪk/ us/kɑːzˈmet̬.ɪk/
(NOT REAL)
disapproving装饰门面的，虚饰的，表面的
Cosmetic changes, etc. are intended to make you believe that something is better when, really, the problem has not been solved.
They were offered a few cosmetic improvements to their working conditions, but nothing of significance. 表面上他们的工作环境有所改善，但并没有实质上的改变。
Synonym: superficial (FALSE APPEARANCE)
(IMPROVING)
[ before noun ]化妆用的，美容的
used to refer to substances or treatments that are intended to improve your appearance
a cosmetic cream 美容霜