lip gloss

IPA/ˈlɪp ɡlɒs/
IPA/ˈlɪp ɡlɑːs/

lip gloss — 名詞

1. a glossy cosmetic for your lips that gives them a shiny look and often adds a li

1.名詞A2
釋義

唇蜜

增添光澤的唇部彩妝品

a glossy cosmetic for your lips that gives them a shiny look and often adds a light colour or a nice flavour

例句

Mayumi put on some pink lip gloss before her date at the cafe.

Mayumi 在約會前塗上了粉紅色的唇蜜。

collocation: put on + lip gloss

The tube of lip gloss in Asher's pocket melted in the hot sun.

Asher 口袋裡的那條唇蜜在炎熱的太陽下融化了。

同義詞
  • lip shine

    less common term, often used for a very glossy formula

  • lip lacquer

    a thicker, more pigmented type of gloss with a high-shine finish

  • lip sheen

    a very lightweight gloss that gives a subtle shine

反義詞
  • lip balm

    a waxy product that moisturises and protects lips but does not add shine or colour

  • matte lipstick

    a non-shiny lip colour that gives a flat, dry finish

文法句型

uncountable (some lip gloss)

countable for a specific product (a lip gloss)

用法筆記

Usually an uncountable noun (some lip gloss, a tube of lip gloss). It can be used as a countable noun when talking about a specific type or brand: 'She bought three new lip glosses last month.'

常見錯誤

❌I need to buy a lip gloss for my lips.
✅I need to buy some lip gloss.
💡lip gloss is usually uncountable, so use 'some' or 'a tube of' instead of 'a'.