cosmetic /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive. 化妆品

  例：

  ...the cosmetics counter of a department store.

  …一个百货商店的化妆品专柜。

• 2. 

  ADJ 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. 装门面的 [表不满]

  例：

  It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term.

  这是装点门面的措施，无益于局势的长期发展。