complexion
gb/kəmplˈɛkʃən/ us/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4700
arcbőr, jelleg, arculat
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
arcbőr
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] has a/an [adjective] complexion
She has a clear complexion despite spending a lot of time outdoors.
Tiszta az arcbőre, annak ellenére, hogy sok időt tölt a szabadban.
His fair complexion makes him prone to sunburn.
Világos bőre miatt könnyen leég a napon.
The model's smooth complexion was admired by everyone at the event.
A healthy diet can improve your complexion over time.
Her pale complexion contrasted with her dark hair.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
She has a fair complexion.
Világos az arcbőre.
His complexion is very clear.
Nagyon tiszta az arcbőre.
My friend has a pale complexion.
Her complexion looks smooth.
He has a dark complexion.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complexion' with 'expression'. 'Complexion' is about skin appearance, not facial emotion.
Σημασία
natural color of face
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clear complexion
|fair complexion
|smooth complexion
|ruddy complexion
|pale complexion
Συνώνυμα
skin tone (Refers specifically to the color of the skin, often without implying texture.)
|
skin color (Focuses only on the hue of the skin, not overall appearance.)
Αντώνυμα
blemished skin (Indicates facial skin with marks or spots, the opposite of a clear complexion.)
Θέματα
appearance
|health
|beauty
|body
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The natural color and look of the skin on a person's face.
The natural color, texture, and general appearance of a person's facial skin.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
FORMAL
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the [adjective] complexion of [something]
The political complexion of the country shifted after the election.
A választás után megváltozott az ország politikai arculata.
These changes altered the whole complexion of the industry.
Ezek a változások az egész iparág jellegét átalakították.
The economic complexion of the region is improving.
Her arrival changed the social complexion of the group.
The project took on a new complexion after funding was approved.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The political complexion of the city changed.
Megváltozott a város politikai arculata.
This news changes the whole complexion of the case.
Ez a hír megváltoztatja az ügy egész jellegét.
The economic complexion is better now.
The team has a different complexion this year.
The social complexion of the group is new.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this sense is formal and abstract, not about skin.
Σημασία
overall nature of something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
political complexion
|social complexion
|economic complexion
|changing complexion
Συνώνυμα
character (Very close in meaning; 'complexion' is more formal and less common.)
|
nature (A broad term for the basic qualities of something.)
Αντώνυμα
uniformity (Lack of variation in character or nature.)
Θέματα
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The general way something is, especially its character or style.
The general character, quality, or nature of something, especially in an abstract or figurative sense.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
complexion
IPA
GB/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
US/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
com - plex - ion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plex)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: complexion
- Plural: complexions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
complexions
noun
Related words
complexioned
adjective
Εκφράσεις
change the complexion of
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə kəmplˈɛkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
alter overall nature or look
To make something look or seem different in an important way.
Παραδείγματα
- The new evidence could change the complexion of the trial.
- Winning this game will change the complexion of the season.
political complexion
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl kəmplˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
political character or leaning
The general political opinions or style of a person, group, or place.
Παραδείγματα
- The town has a conservative political complexion.
- The political complexion of the committee shifted after the election.