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.
近义词
superficial
双语例句
例：
It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation in the long term.
这是装点门面的措施，无益于局势的长期发展。
NOUN. 名词
cosmetics
1.?[C 可数名词] 化妆品
Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.