| 单词 | cosmetic |
| 释义 | cosmetic —cosmetically, adv. /koz met"ik/, n. 1. a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc. 2. cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive: The budget committee opted for cosmetics instead of a serious urban renewal plan. adj. 3. serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, esp. of the face. 4. used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive: Alterations in the concert hall were only cosmetic and did nothing to improve the acoustics. [1595-1605; < Gk kosmetikós relating to adornment, equiv. to kosmet(ós) adorned, arranged (verbid of kosmeîn, deriv. of kósmos order, arrangement) + -ikos -IC] |
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