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单词 cotton bud
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Definition of cotton bud in English:

cotton bud

noun
British
  • A small wad of cotton wool on a short, thin stick, used for cosmetic purposes or cleaning the ears.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • So I popped the maximum dose of painkiller and off I toddled to the bathroom, where I cleaned my teeth, paying particular attention to the offending molar, and applied a cotton bud liberally soaked in tooth tincture.
    • I have always taken pride in my meticulous cleansing routine, and now have to use a cotton bud to de-fluff.
    • While polishing your toenails, insert a cotton bud between each toe to protect them from possible damage due to touching.
    • A blob of superglue applied to the plastic end of a cotton bud usually does the trick if it is placed in direct contact with the foreign body and left to dry for about a minute.
    • Remove mascara with a cotton bud dipped in the eye-cleansing lotion.
    • You could begin with something like a cotton bud or the tip of your finger.
    • A sample of discharge may be taken using a swab, which looks like a long cotton bud.
    • To camouflage spots, dip a clean cotton bud into a concealer that matches your skin tone and dot on the spot.
    • Then use a cotton bud and some suitable cleaning solution to clean the lens.
    • On closer inspection, it becomes clear that the images have been reconstructed using the humble cotton bud.
    • Capillary refill should be assessed by pressing with a sterile cotton bud (such as a bacteriology swab).
    • Whether it's a build-up of water or wax the ensuing loss of hearing can be infuriating, and it's all you can do to stop yourself sticking the dreaded cotton bud down there to clear it.
    • But then liquid soap was rubbed onto my head with what felt like a cross between a cotton bud and a cocktail stick.
    • It was a cotton bud, dosed in some sort of pungent liquid.
    • Cotton buds were recorded as a precipitant if the patient had used a cotton bud to clean their ears in the preceding two weeks.
    • As well as swimming, it can be caused by cleaning your ears too vigorously, scratching inside your ear with a cotton bud or pen, or getting hair products into your ear.
    • I realized my nails looked terrible so I quickly started wiping off the polish with a cotton bud.
    • Apply sparingly with a cotton bud, then blend with your finger.
    • Then smudge the lines with a cotton bud or a soft, short brush.
    • A common cause of blockage is when people attempt to clean the ear, for example with a cotton bud.
 
 
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