cologne

/kəˈləʊn/ (bre, ipa) · [kəlˈon] /kəˈləʊn/ (ame, ipa) · [kəlˈon] /kə-ˈlōn/ (ame, mw)

cologne — noun

  • colognesingular
  • colognesplural

1. a lightly scented liquid made from alcohol and natural oils, applied to the skin

1.名詞B1
釋義

a lightly scented liquid made from alcohol and natural oils, applied to the skin to give a fresh, pleasant fragrance — gentler and less concentrated than traditional perfume

例句

Before his job interview, Walid splashed a little cologne on his neck and wrists.

splash + cologne on [body part]

Adina bought her father a bottle of citrus-scented cologne for his birthday.

bottle of + [adjective] cologne

同義詞
  • aftershave

    a scented lotion for men applied after shaving, less concentrated than cologne

  • eau de toilette

    a formal term for a light fragrance, slightly stronger than cologne

  • fragrance

    a broader, gender-neutral term for any pleasant-smelling liquid worn on the body

文法句型

cologne (uncountable)

a cologne (countable, a type/brand)

用法筆記

Cologne is much lighter than perfume (parfum) and typically contains 2–5% essential oils. In everyday American English, 'cologne' is often used broadly for any men's fragrance, regardless of concentration.

常見錯誤

❌He sprayed perfume on his shirt before the party.
✅He sprayed cologne on his shirt before the party.
💡In everyday use, 'perfume' usually refers to women's fragrance, while 'cologne' is the common term for men's scented products.