Cosmetic

[kɒz'metɪk] or [kɑz'mɛtɪk]

解释:

(noun.) a toiletry designed to beautify the body.

(adj.) serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; 'cosmetic surgery'; 'enhansive makeup' .

(adj.) serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; 'cosmetic fenders on cars'; 'the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative' .

录入:库尔特--From WordNet

解释:

(a.) Alt. of Cosmetical

(n.) Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

道格拉斯校对

解释:

adj. improving beauty esp. that of the complexion.—n. a preparation for beautifying the skin and hair.—adj. Cosmet′ical.—adv. Cosmet′ically.—v.t. Cosmet′icise.—n. Cosmet′icism.

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