make-up
/ˈmeɪk ʌp/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1444 in the learning path
化妆品
Definitions
n. Products applied to the face to change or enhance appearance.
化妆品
n. The parts or qualities that together form something.
组成；构成
Example
She keeps her make-up in a small blue bag.
她把化妆品放在一个蓝色小包里。
The social make-up of a neighbourhood can change significantly as new housing attracts different residents.
随着新建住房吸引不同的居民，一个社区的社会构成可能显著改变。
Collocations
- wear make-up
- apply make-up
- remove make-up
- genetic make-up
Synonyms
- cosmetics
- composition
Usage tip
名词也写作makeup；动词短语make up不加连字符。
FAQ
- What does make-up mean?
- Products applied to the face to change or enhance appearance. The parts or qualities that together form something.
- How is make-up pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeɪk ʌp/, US /ˈmeɪk ʌp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
