
a. 装门面的;表面的 ≈ superficial
a. 化妆用的;美容的
n. 化妆品;美容品
We’re making a few cosmetic changes to the house before we sell it. 我们在给房子的外部稍作装修,准备出售。
Many MPs denounced the resolution as a cosmetic exercise. 许多议员都谴责这项决议,说它是表面文章。
Are you on the diet for health or cosmetic reasons? 你节食是为了健康还是为了美丽?
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/
NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/