complexion

英 [kəm'plekʃ(ə)n] 美 [kəm'plɛkʃən]
  • n. 肤色;面色;情况;局面
  • vt. 使增添色彩

助记提示


1. 该词最初的含义是“性质,性情,脾气”。因为该词的字面含义是“各种比例混合的体液”。

中文词源


complexion 肤色,特质

来自complex, 多成分组成的,形成身体特质的,肤色的。同complected.

英文词源


complexion (n.)
mid-14c., "bodily constitution," from Old French complexion, complession "combination of humors," hence "temperament, character, make-up," from Latin complexionem (nominative complexio) "combination" (in Late Latin, "physical constitution"), from complexus (see complex (adj.)). Meaning "appearance of the skin of the face" is first recorded mid-15c. In medieval physiology, the color of the face indicated temperament or health.

双语例句


1. She has a poor complexion and pock marks on her forehead.
她满面菜色,额头上有些麻子。

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2. She was rather fat, and her complexion was muddy and spotty.
她比较胖,脸色暗淡、多斑。

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3. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion.
雨水曾一度被认为可以滋养皮肤。

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4. His fresh complexion made him look younger than he was.
他的好气色令他看上去比实际年龄年轻。

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5. This mask leaves your complexion feeling soft and supple.
这种面膜能使你的皮肤变得柔软细嫩。

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