lotion
UK/ˈləʊʃn/US/'lәuʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A thick liquid or cream put on the skin to moisturize, soothe, or treat it
护肤液；润肤乳；洗液
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlot (a form of lavāre/luere, 'to wash') + -ion (act/thing) = 'a washing.' A lotion was originally a liquid for washing or bathing the skin, then any liquid applied to the skin.
Root lav still carries 19 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.body lotion身体乳液
- 2.sunscreen lotion防晒乳液
- 3.apply lotion涂抹乳液
- 4.moisturizing lotion保湿乳液
Example Sentences
- 1.
She rubbed some lotion into her dry hands.
- 2.
Don't forget to apply sunscreen lotion before the beach.
- 3.
The pharmacist recommended a calamine lotion for the rash.