cologne

IPA/kəˈləʊn/
KK[kəlˈon]IPA/kəˈləʊn/

cologne — 名詞

  • colognesingular
  • colognesplural

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

古龍水

清爽、濃度較低的香氛液體

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.

求職面試前，Walid 在脖子和手腕上拍了一點古龍水。

splash + cologne on [body part]

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

Adina 送給父親一瓶柑橘香調的古龍水當作生日禮物。

bottle of + [adjective] cologne

常見搭配
  • wear cologne
  • apply cologne
  • put on cologne
  • a splash of cologne
  • a bottle of cologne
  • a spray of cologne
  • light cologne
  • citrus cologne
  • woodsy cologne
  • masculine 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.

同根字

  • eau de cologne
    名詞B2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • bottle of cologne
  • splash of cologne
  • spray of cologne
  • drop of cologne
  • scent of cologne
  • smell of cologne

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • put on cologne
  • wear cologne
  • apply cologne
  • a bottle of cologne
  • a gift set of cologne

介系詞搭配

  • of cologne
  • cologne on