cologne
/kəˈləʊn/ (bre, ipa) · [kəlˈon] /kəˈləʊn/ (ame, ipa) · [kəlˈon] /kə-ˈlōn/ (ame, mw)
cologne — 名詞
- colognesingular
- colognesplural
1. a lightly scented liquid made from alcohol and natural oils, applied to the skin
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
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
The bottle of cologne on Théo's dresser had a small pump spray on top.
Théo 梳妝台上那瓶古龍水有一個小小的按壓噴頭。
Aoi could smell the faint trace of cedarwood cologne when she hugged her grandfather.
Aoi 擁抱祖父時，隱約聞到他身上雪松木古龍水的香味。
Rafael keeps a travel-size bottle of cologne in his gym bag for use after workouts.
Rafael 在運動背包裡放了一瓶旅行用古龍水，運動後使用。
- 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.