dark-skinned

dark-skinned — adjective

1. used to describe someone whose skin is naturally dark in color because their bod

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used to describe someone whose skin is naturally dark in color because their body produces a high level of melanin

例句

The dark-skinned woman in the blue dress is my aunt Gabriela from Nairobi.

attributive use before a noun (dark-skinned + woman)

People with dark-skinned complexions need to wear sunscreen even on cloudy days.

collocation: dark-skinned complexions

同義詞
  • brown-skinned

    A more specific alternative focusing on brown tones; interchangeable in most contexts.

  • black

    A broader term that can describe race or ethnicity in addition to skin color; stronger in social and political contexts.

  • melanated

    A more modern, culturally affirmative term emphasizing melanin production; used especially in discussions of racial identity and pride.

反義詞
  • light-skinned

    Describes someone whose skin is naturally pale or fair in color.

  • fair-skinned

    Often used specifically for very pale skin tones, especially in British English.

文法句型

dark-skinned + noun

be + dark-skinned

常見錯誤

❌She has a dark-skinned.
✅She is dark-skinned.
💡'dark-skinned' is an adjective and cannot be used alone as a noun.
❌He is dark skinned without a hyphen.
✅He is dark-skinned.
💡the hyphen is required in standard written English.
❌I got dark-skinned from sitting in the sun.
✅I got tanned from sitting in the sun.
💡'dark-skinned' describes natural skin color, not a temporary change from sun exposure.