complexion
gb/kəmplˈɛkʃən/ us/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 4700
arcbőr, jelleg, arculat
NOM
B1
1
arcbőr
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'complexion' with 'expression'. 'Complexion' is about skin appearance, not facial emotion.
Sens
natural color of face
Collocations
clear complexion
|fair complexion
|smooth complexion
|ruddy complexion
|pale complexion
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
blemished skin (Indicates facial skin with marks or spots, the opposite of a clear complexion.)
Thèmes
appearance
|health
|beauty
|body
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
NOM
B2
FORMAL
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize this sense is formal and abstract, not about skin.
Sens
overall nature of something
Collocations
political complexion
|social complexion
|economic complexion
|changing complexion
Synonymes
character (Very close in meaning; 'complexion' is more formal and less common.)
|
nature (A broad term for the basic qualities of something.)
Antonymes
uniformity (Lack of variation in character or nature.)
Thèmes
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
complexion
API
GB/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
US/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
com - plex - ion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plex)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: complexion
- Plural: complexions
Famille de mots
Forms
complexions
noun
Related words
complexioned
adjective
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The town has a conservative political complexion.
- The political complexion of the committee shifted after the election.