cosmetics
n. 美容品; 化妆品( cosmetic的名词复数 ); 脂粉
Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
If you describe measures or changes as cosmetic, you mean they improve the appearance of a situation or thing but do not change its basic nature, and you are usually implying that they are inadequate.
It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term...
这项举措只是表面文章,长期来看对于改善情况不会有任何帮助。
In general, the students view these changes as merely cosmetic.
大体上,学生们认为这些变化只是表面文章。
1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body
He passed by a cosmetics store without looking in the window.
因为他路过一家化妆品商店却看都不看橱窗里的东西.
The shop sells lipstick, hair gel, and a whole range of other cosmetics.
这家商店出售唇膏, 发胶和一系列其他化妆品.
In my younger days girls never went in for cosmetics and fancy dresses.
在我们年轻时代,姑娘们从没有使用化妆品和穿花哨服装的习惯.
Mother has a special bag for keeping her cosmetics in.
母亲有一个专门放化?品的袋子.
Your skin will no longer be dry and rough if you apply some hydrating cosmetics.
用些补水的化妆品皮肤就不干涩了.