sunscreen

IPA/ˈsʌnskriːn/
KK[sˈʌnskrin]IPA/ˈsʌnskriːn/

sunscreen — 名詞

  • sunscreensingular
  • sunscreensplural

1. a product such as a cream, lotion, or spray that people put on their skin to shi

1.名詞A2
釋義

防曬乳

塗抹於皮膚阻擋紫外線的產品

a product such as a cream, lotion, or spray that people put on their skin to shield it from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays and avoid getting sunburned or damaging the skin.

例句

At the beach, Gabriela applies a generous layer of sunscreen to her face and arms.

在海灘上，Gabriela 在臉和手臂都塗上了一層厚厚的防曬乳。

collocation: apply a generous layer of sunscreen

This sunscreen is labelled SPF 50 and protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays.

這款防曬乳標示 SPF 50，能同時防護 UVA 和 UVB 紫外線。

collocation: SPF 50, UVA / UVB rays

常見搭配
  • apply sunscreen
  • wear sunscreen
  • put on sunscreen
  • reapply sunscreen
  • water-resistant sunscreen
  • broad-spectrum sunscreen
  • sunscreen with SPF 50
同義詞
  • sunblock

    a type of sunscreen that physically blocks UV rays rather than absorbing them chemically; often used interchangeably in casual conversation

  • sun cream

    common British English term, especially for lotion-based formulations

  • sun lotion

    general term, often used for products with lower SPF or for tanning rather than full protection

文法句型

sunscreen + noun (as modifier: sunscreen lotion, sunscreen spray)

apply / use / wear + sunscreen

用法筆記

Sunscreen is most often uncountable ("Apply plenty of sunscreen"). It becomes countable when referring to different formulations or brands ("There are several excellent sunscreens for sensitive skin on the market").

常見錯誤

I forgot to bring sunblock to the pool.
I forgot to bring sunscreen to the pool.
In everyday English, sunscreen and sunblock are used interchangeably, but technically sunblock physically blocks UV rays with minerals like zinc oxide, whereas sunscreen absorbs them chemically.

同根字

  • sunblock
    名詞B1
  • sun protection factor
    名詞片語A2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • apply sunscreen
  • put on sunscreen
  • wear sunscreen
  • reapply sunscreen
  • use sunscreen
  • a layer of sunscreen
  • sunscreen with SPF

介系詞搭配

  • with sunscreen
  • without sunscreen