acne
acne — noun
1. a long-lasting skin problem, most often during the teenage years, in which oily
a long-lasting skin problem, most often during the teenage years, in which oily glands become blocked so that red bumps or whiteheads grow — usually around the cheeks, forehead, upper back, and shoulders.
Olu started getting acne on her forehead the year she turned thirteen.
get acne on [body part]
Dr. Paloma told Xiomara that her acne would slowly clear up by her twenties.
acne clears up over time
The pharmacy sells a face wash that helps with mild acne and oily skin.
Saoirse hated school photo day because her acne always looked worse under the bright lights.
Many teenagers suffer from acne, but most outgrow it after a few years.
- pimples
informal countable noun for the individual spots; acne is the medical condition that causes them
- zits
very informal slang for individual pimples, mostly used by teenagers
- spots
everyday British English term for pimples; less clinical than 'acne'
- breakout
a short period when many pimples appear at once; refers to an episode rather than the condition
文法句型
have acne
suffer from acne
用法筆記
Uncountable: say 'I have acne', not 'I have an acne' or 'acnes'. To talk about a single bump, use 'a pimple' or 'a spot'. Often modified by severity adjectives: mild, moderate, severe, cystic.