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complexion

/kəmpɛkʃən/

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1 · noun

the natural color and appearance of a person's skin

肤色；面色

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The cold wind gave her pale complexion a touch of color.
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寒风让她苍白的脸色添了几分红润。
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Pronunciation: /kəmpɛkʃən/

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