complexion
gb/kəmplˈɛkʃən/ us/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
B1
Engelsk
~ 4700
arcbőr, jelleg, arculat
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
arcbőr
B1
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complexion' with 'expression'. 'Complexion' is about skin appearance, not facial emotion.
Betydning
natural color of face
Ordkombinasjoner
clear complexion
|fair complexion
|smooth complexion
|ruddy complexion
|pale complexion
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
blemished skin (Indicates facial skin with marks or spots, the opposite of a clear complexion.)
Temaer
appearance
|health
|beauty
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
FORMAL
2
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may not realize this sense is formal and abstract, not about skin.
Betydning
overall nature of something
Ordkombinasjoner
political complexion
|social complexion
|economic complexion
|changing complexion
Synonymer
character (Very close in meaning; 'complexion' is more formal and less common.)
|
nature (A broad term for the basic qualities of something.)
Antonymer
uniformity (Lack of variation in character or nature.)
Temaer
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
complexion
IPA
GB/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
US/kəmplˈɛkʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
com - plex - ion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plex)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: complexion
- Plural: complexions
Ordfamilie
Forms
complexions
noun
Related words
complexioned
adjective
Uttrykk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- The town has a conservative political complexion.
- The political complexion of the committee shifted after the election.