toner

/ˈtəʊnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈonɚ] /ˈtəʊnər/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈonɚ] /ˈtō-nər How to pronounce toner (audio)/ (ame, mw)

toner — noun

  • tonersingular
  • tonersplural

1. A fine dry powder or liquid used in printers, photocopiers, and fax machines to

1.名詞B1
釋義

A fine dry powder or liquid used in printers, photocopiers, and fax machines to form text and images on paper.

例句

Nila replaced the toner cartridge in the office printer after the pages came out faded.

collocation: toner cartridge

The photocopier ran out of toner while Bao printed fifty copies of the report.

collocation: run out of toner

同義詞
  • ink

    A broader term that includes liquid ink for pens and inkjet printers; toner is a subtype of ink used in laser printers.

  • powder

    Refers to the dry physical form of toner, but can also describe other fine particles unrelated to printing.

文法句型

toner + cartridge

run out of + toner

用法筆記

Often used in compound nouns such as 'toner cartridge' and 'toner level'. The toner itself is invisible on the page until heat fuses it to the paper, so a 'toner cartridge' is the replaceable unit you buy.

常見錯誤

❌The printer needs a new ink.
✅The printer needs a new toner cartridge.
💡'Toner' is the substance used in laser printers, while 'ink' is the liquid used in inkjet printers.
❌There is no more toners in the machine.
✅There is no more toner in the machine.
💡Toner is uncountable; use 'toner cartridge' or 'toner supply' to refer to a unit.

2. A skincare liquid applied to the face after cleansing, used to remove remaining

2.名詞B1
釋義

A skincare liquid applied to the face after cleansing, used to remove remaining dirt, tighten pores, and refresh the complexion.

例句

Salma splashes toner on her face every morning and evening after washing it.

collocation: splash toner on face

Iris bought a toner made with rose water because her skin is quite sensitive.

同義詞
  • lotion

    A general term for liquid skincare products; toner is a specific type of lotion designed for after-cleansing use.

  • astringent

    A stronger, often alcohol-based product that tightens pores more aggressively; toners are generally gentler.

文法句型

apply + toner + to + face/skin

use + toner + after + cleansing/washing

用法筆記

In skincare routines, toner is applied after a cleanser and before a moisturiser. Its main purpose is to remove any remaining dirt and to shrink the appearance of pores. The noun is usually uncountable, though specific brands or formulas may be referred to as 'a toner' (e.g. 'a gentle toner for dry skin').

常見錯誤

❌I wash my face and then put toner.
✅I wash my face and then apply toner.
💡'Apply' or 'use' are more natural verbs with 'toner' in a skincare context.
❌I used a new tonic after cleansing.
✅I used a new toner after cleansing.
💡'Tonic' is a different product; do not confuse the two.