单词 | complexion |
释义 | complexion —complexional, adj. —complexionally, adv. /keuhm plek"sheuhn/, n. 1. the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, esp. of the face: a clear, smooth, rosy complexion. 2. appearance; aspect; character: His confession put a different complexion on things. 3. viewpoint, attitude, or conviction: one's political complexion. 4. (in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities. 5. Obs. nature; disposition; temperament. Also, complection. [1300-50; ME < ML complexion- (s. of complexio) constitution, temperament, L: combination, group, lit., the act of embracing. See COMPLEX, -ION] |
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