sunscreen

sunscreen — noun

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

1.名詞A2
釋義

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.

collocation: apply a generous layer of sunscreen

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

collocation: SPF 50, UVA / UVB rays

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.