cosmetic

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive. 化妆品
...the cosmetics counter of a department store. …一个百货商店的化妆品专柜。
2. ADJ If you describe measures or changes as cosmetic, you mean they improve the appearance of a situation or thing but do not change its basic nature, and you are usually implying that they are inadequate. 装门面的[表不满]
It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term. 这是装点门面的措施，无益于局势的长期发展。