“美容”常见的英文表述有:“cosmetology”“beauty treatment”“beautification” 。
“cosmetology”
这个词侧重于美容学、美容术这一学科领域,强调美容的理论和技术层面。例如:“She is studying cosmetology to become a professional beautician.”(她正在学习美容学以成为一名专业美容师。)
“beauty treatment”
更侧重于指具体的美容护理、美容疗程。比如:“I'm going to have a beauty treatment at the spa this weekend.”(这个周末我要去水疗中心做美容护理。)
“beautification”
意思是美化、美容,通常用于更广泛的、让事物变得更美的情境。像:“The beautification of the city requires the joint efforts of all citizens.”(城市的美容需要全体市民的共同努力。)