Body lotion - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：body lotion (Body lotion)

Body lotion 🔊

/ˈbɒdi ˈloʊʃən/

A liquid you put on your skin after a shower or bath to keep it soft, smooth, and not dry.

body lotion 🔊

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/ˈbɑdi ˈloʊʃən/

A moisturizing liquid or cream applied to the skin after bathing to prevent dryness and maintain softness.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Body from Old English 'bodig'; lotion from Latin 'lotio' (washing).

💡 Mnemonic

Remember: BODY needs LOTION after water to stay smooth.

📖 Example

After my shower, I always apply body lotion to keep my skin from feeling dry, especially in winter. 🔊 After my shower, I always apply body lotion to keep my skin from feeling dry, especially in winter.

🔗 Collocations

apply body lotion – to put body lotion on your skin

moisturizing body lotion – body lotion that helps keep skin hydrated

body lotion bottle – a container holding body lotion

🔄 Synonyms

moisturizer (n.) – a product that adds moisture to the skin

body cream (n.) – a thick moisturizing product for the body

📖 Cultural Story

Body lotion became widespread in the 20th century as a daily skincare essential, used after bathing to prevent dry skin and maintain softness.