| 单词 | cologne |
| 释义 | cologne (once / 57099 pages) n Cologne is a type of perfume, a liquid that smells good and is meant to be dabbed behind your ears. When you get dressed up for a night on the town, you might be sure to put some cologne on your neck. Both men and women wear cologne, which is scented with extracts or oils in a base of alcohol and water. Cologne is considered a kind of toilet water, which is less concentrated than perfume — and can be applied more liberally. If you've ever stood in an elevator with a man wearing an excessive amount of cologne, you know there can be too much of a good thing. The word is from the French eau de Cologne, "water from Cologne (Germany)." WORD FAMILYcologne: colognes USAGE EXAMPLESWinning is a great deodorant and a playoff berth is like cologne. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The SUV was full of rubbish: umbrellas, T-shirts, frozen lunches and cologne. Washington Post(Dec 04, 2016) But it was hard to feel penitent now, with Father Amadi s cologne deep in my lungs. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) n a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol Syn|Hyper cologne water, eau de cologne essence, perfume a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor Cologne (once / 4171 pages) n WORD FAMILY Cologne USAGE EXAMPLESMost of the attacks happened in and around Cologne's main railway station, near the cathedral. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) About 50,000 people rang in the new year in front of Cologne Cathedral, officials said. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) In 1993, skinheads in Solingen, a town outside Cologne, set fire to the home of a Turkish family, killing five people, including three children. The Guardian(Dec 15, 2016) n a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League Syn|Exp Koln city, metropolis, urban center a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts |
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